SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview
PoorMonroe County, Arkansas · 3.88 Miles NW of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000002091
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 410 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2028. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH-17/SEC-3/L-2.98 over Bayou Deview?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.