SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel
PoorPosted for loadPrairie County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI S JCT SH 38 · Structure no. 0000000000M1582
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2034. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Log 3.92 over Wattensaw Bayou Rel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.