US Bridges

SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview

Good

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI E JCT SH 17 & 38 · Structure no. 000000000007217

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08
CrossesBayou Deview
Location1.11 MI E JCT SH 17 & 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00496, -91.20822
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH-38/SEC-3/L-1.08 over Bayou Deview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.