US Bridges

SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI West of SH 39 JCT · Structure no. 000000000005664

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview is a concrete channel beam carrying SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview in Woodruff 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2028. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH145/SEC-4/L11.42
CrossesBayou Deview
Location5.3 MI West of SH 39 JCT
RouteState Highway 145
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15615, -91.13736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview built?

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

What condition is SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH145/SEC-4/L11.42 over Bayou Deview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.