US Bridges

SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.47 M S Jct. US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M3255

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,721
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle in Pope 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,721 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 333
CrossesLake Dardanelle
Location0.47 M S Jct. US 64
RouteState Highway 333
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31827, -93.21423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,721 (2018)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle carry?

About 3,721 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 333 over Lake Dardanelle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.