SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou
GoodPulaski County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI W of England · Structure no. 000000000006334
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 161-5 Log 14.81 over Plum Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.