US Bridges

SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.21 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000X1477

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC3/L1.221
CrossesLanguille Relief
Location3.21 MI West of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 261
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06721, -90.86541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH-261/SEC3/L1.221 over Languille Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.