US Bridges

Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · Sec 29 T3S R1W · Structure no. 000043670-00119

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHooked Lake Road
CrossesSandy Bayou
LocationSec 29 T3S R1W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40617, -91.128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hooked Lake Road over Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.