US Bridges

SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E US 165-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000003371

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 130-06 Lm 1.80
CrossesElm Prong
Location1.8 MI E US 165-STUTTGART
RouteState Highway 130
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47881, -91.52145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130-06 Lm 1.80 over Elm Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.