US Bridges

SH 154 over Petit Jean River

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · On Conway & Yell CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003032

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 154 over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2028. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesPetit Jean River
LocationOn Conway & Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 154
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11432, -93.0109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2018)
Projected traffic794 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 154 over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Petit Jean River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Petit Jean River carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.