US Bridges

SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.2 M N US65 Lakevillage · Structure no. 000000000005417

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot in Chicot 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144-03 Lm 2.23
CrossesCove of Lake Chicot
Location2.2 M N US65 Lakevillage
RouteState Highway 144
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35171, -91.26995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,742 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot built?

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

What condition is SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144-03 Lm 2.23 over Cove of Lake Chicot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.