SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Arkansas · 7.3 Miles South of SH 49B · Structure no. 0000000000M3250
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L16.16 over Floyd Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.