US Bridges

SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.63 MI W US 165-GILLETT · Structure no. 0000000000X1700

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 144-00 Lm 1.53
CrossesBells Gulley
Location2.63 MI W US 165-GILLETT
RouteState Highway 144
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.08954, -91.41764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic243 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 144-00 Lm 1.53 over Bells Gulley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.