SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou
PoorMississippi County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI W JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000005008
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239-02- Lm 4.71 over Pemiscot Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.