US Bridges

SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.34 MI W of Caldwell SH1 · Structure no. 0000000000M3963

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2028. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC-3/L1.05
CrossesLanguille River Relief
Location3.34 MI W of Caldwell SH1
RouteState Highway 261
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06724, -90.86837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 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 traffic670 (2019)
Projected traffic920 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 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 SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-261/SEC-3/L1.05 over Languille River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.