US Bridges

SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 11.8 Miles South JCT SH 2 · Structure no. 0000000000X1479

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 44/SEC-03/L4.84
CrossesBee Bayou
Location11.8 Miles South JCT SH 2
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.18629, -90.9651
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 44/SEC-03/L4.84 over Bee Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.