US Bridges

SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County

Poor

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 5.33 MI E US 79-STUTTGART · Structure no. 0000000000M2038

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 104 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 146-01 Lm 5.33
CrossesCanal - Arkansas County
Location5.33 MI E US 79-STUTTGART
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates34.51987, -91.43593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic766 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146-01 Lm 5.33 over Canal - Arkansas County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.