US Bridges

SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake

Poor

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S JCT 49 & 20 · Structure no. 000000000005001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2027. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-20/SEC-1/L22.43
CrossesLong Lake
Location0.3 MI S JCT 49 & 20
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.4867, -90.61009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic932 by 2027
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L22.43 over Long Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.