US Bridges

SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 13.58 MI N US 82-CROSSETT · Structure no. 000000000005496

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 133-01 Lm 13.58
CrossesBeech Creek
Location13.58 MI N US 82-CROSSETT
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates33.31708, -91.90742
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133-01 Lm 13.58 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.