SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.64 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000M3961
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH-261/SEC-3/L0.81 over Languille River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.