US Bridges

SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .1 MI N Dell Ark · Structure no. 000000000006097

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-03- Lm 0.55
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
Location.1 MI N Dell Ark
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86122, -90.04423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic415 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-03- Lm 0.55 over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.