US Bridges

SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.71MI NW of JCT US79B · Structure no. 000000000006168

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel is a concrete slab carrying SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65
CrossesFreeo Creek Rel
Location2.71MI NW of JCT US79B
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates33.74862, -92.64107
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2021
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 203 S-4 Lm 2.65 over Freeo Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.