US Bridges

SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI S JCT SH 4 · Structure no. 000000000004120

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
154 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2028. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56
CrossesSouth Bayou
Location0.56 MI S JCT SH 4
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates33.55235, -92.90839
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 376 S-1 Lm 0.56 over South Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.