US Bridges

SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 1 MI SE JCT SH 51 & 128 · Structure no. 0000000000M1899

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2028. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43
CrossesLeau Frais Creek
Location1 MI SE JCT SH 51 & 128
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates34.10713, -92.93116
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic338 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 128 S-4 Lm 5.43 over Leau Frais Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.