US Bridges

SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.MI N of JCT SH 249 · Structure no. 000000000005427

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw is a concrete slab carrying SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2028. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 11 Log 3.88
CrossesBayou Wattensaw
Location1.MI N of JCT SH 249
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87564, -91.56561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 Log 3.88 over Bayou Wattensaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.