US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 8.3 Su of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X0423

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62
CrossesCornie Bayou
Location8.3 Su of JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 15
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.15013, -92.77735
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.62 over Cornie Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.