US Bridges

SH 10 over Big Piney

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI NW JCT of SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000001317

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Big Piney is a concrete slab carrying SH 10 over Big Piney in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2028. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesBig Piney
Location1.00 MI NW JCT of SH 309
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.11403, -93.54606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2018)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 10 over Big Piney built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 10 over Big Piney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Big Piney carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Big Piney?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Big Piney?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.