SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou
PoorMississippi County, Arkansas · 7.2 MI E SH 61 · Structure no. 0000000000M1837
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2028. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 120-SEC 01-7.19 over Sleepy Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.