US Bridges

SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · .3 MI South of Ratio Ark · Structure no. 000000000003053

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2028. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-44/SEC-3/L10.21
CrossesYellow Bank Bayou
Location.3 MI South of Ratio Ark
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.25846, -90.94023
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2019)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-44/SEC-3/L10.21 over Yellow Bank Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.