SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43
Chicot County, Arkansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 208-03 Lm 5.22 over Canal No. 43 in Chicot County, Arkansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 320 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 88 inventoried bridges in Chicot County rated fair (48.9%); 9 (10.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | 2.4 Mi SE Desha Co. Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000003841 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chicot County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou | 2013 | 8,602 | Fair |
| US 65-20 Lm 14.90 over Little Lake Bayou | 1938 | 6,900 | Good |
| US 82 over Mississippi River | 2010 | 6,800 | Fair |
| US 65-20 Lm 3.30 over Black Pond | 1938 | 6,400 | Good |
| US 65-20 Lm 7.63 over Boeuf Canal | 1938 | 6,400 | Good |
| US 65-20 Lm 11.31 over Bayou Macon | 1938 | 6,100 | Good |
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