US Bridges

SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · .55 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 000000000005162

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49
CrossesBayou Lapile
Location.55 MI N JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 275
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.11754, -92.35651
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 275 S 2 Lm 0.49 over Bayou Lapile?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.