US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI E of White River · Structure no. 000000000005855

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97
CrossesWaters Bayou
Location3.1 MI E of White River
RouteState Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40434, -91.08946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-6/L-2.97 over Waters Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.