US Bridges

SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 0.93 MI N JCT SH 38 & 33 · Structure no. 0000000000M3987

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93
CrossesWaterway
Location0.93 MI N JCT SH 38 & 33
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.0207, -91.36444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2018)
Projected traffic319 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-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway 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-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-33/SEC-7/L-0.93 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.