US Bridges

SH 28 over Smiley Bayou

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Yell County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000005263

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 28 over Smiley Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 28 over Smiley Bayou in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 28
CrossesSmiley Bayou
Location1.0 MI S JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 28
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19885, -93.16915
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2018)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 28 over Smiley Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 28 over Smiley Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 28 over Smiley Bayou carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 28 over Smiley Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 28 over Smiley Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.