US Bridges

SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 4.93 MI E JCT SH 37 & 269 · Structure no. 0000000000M2618

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View is a concrete slab carrying SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH-269/SEC-1/L4.89
CrossesBayou De View
Location4.93 MI E JCT SH 37 & 269
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.29647, -91.10329
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic239 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View 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 SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-269/SEC-1/L4.89 over Bayou De View?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.