US Bridges

SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI N of SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000006813

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
505 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2028. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 11 Log 2.38
CrossesBayou Des Arc
Location2.4 MI N of SH 38
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.00863, -91.52028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 Log 2.38 over Bayou Des Arc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.