US Bridges

SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · About 4 MI East SH 38 S · Structure no. 0000000000M3330

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-50/SEC-1/L11.08
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
LocationAbout 4 MI East SH 38 S
RouteState Highway 50
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0286, -90.55689
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou 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 SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC-1/L11.08 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.