AR-18 over Big Lake Relief
GoodMississippi County, Arkansas · 3.1 Mi. E Manilla · Structure no. 000000000007392
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 436 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AR-18 over Big Lake Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AR-18 over Big Lake Relief in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2036. The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AR-18 over Big Lake Relief built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is AR-18 over Big Lake Relief 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does AR-18 over Big Lake Relief carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is AR-18 over Big Lake Relief?
The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns AR-18 over Big Lake Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.