US Bridges

SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.9 M W US 65 · Structure no. 000000000003262

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144-02 Lm 5.70
CrossesLost Lake
Location2.9 M W US 65
RouteState Highway 144
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.38793, -91.35925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144-02 Lm 5.70 over Lost Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.