US Bridges

SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.12 MI NW SH18 · Structure no. 0000000000A3764

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,640 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 151-SEC 02-1.12
CrossesPemiscot Bayou
Location1.12 MI NW SH18
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates35.94075, -89.94148
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,640 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 151-SEC 02-1.12 over Pemiscot Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.