US Bridges

SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI W JCT SH 1&306 · Structure no. 000000000005756

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2028. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH306/SEC-2/L10.89
CrossesLanguille River Relief
Location3.8 MI W JCT SH 1&306
RouteState Highway 306
Coordinates35.14477, -90.874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2018)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH306/SEC-2/L10.89 over Languille River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.