US Bridges

SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 5.10 MI NE US65-LKVILLAGE · Structure no. 000000000007338

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,029
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 144-03 Lm 5.10
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location5.10 MI NE US65-LKVILLAGE
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates33.37871, -91.23578
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 5.10 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144-03 Lm 5.10 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.