US Bridges

SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · .39 MI NW Columbia CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M4016

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2028. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 355 - 06 - 3.24
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location.39 MI NW Columbia CO LN
RouteState Highway 355
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.44566, -93.36652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic490 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 355 - 06 - 3.24 over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.