US Bridges

SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.41 MI N JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X0292

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,202 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 1-16- Lm 0.41
CrossesT Lateral Waterway
Location0.41 MI N JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.57105, -90.7241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,202 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 1-16- Lm 0.41 over T Lateral Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.