US Bridges

SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 4.8 Miles East of SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000X1599

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress is a concrete culvert carrying SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH241/SEC02/L4.80
CrossesBig Cypress
Location4.8 Miles East of SH 17
RouteState Highway 241
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76451, -91.16046
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress 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 SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH241/SEC02/L4.80 over Big Cypress?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.