SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian Bayou
FairMonroe County, Arkansas · 3.45 MI E of White River · Structure no. 000000000005856
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 381 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian 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 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 381 ft (116.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian 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-3.45 over Indian Bayou carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian Bayou?
The structure is 381 ft (116.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH-1/SEC-6/L-3.45 over Indian Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.