US Bridges

SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S of Missouri Line · Structure no. 000000000003687

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1 is a concrete slab carrying SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1 in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 139-05- Lm 3.52
CrossesDrainage Ditch #1
Location1.0 MI S of Missouri Line
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates36.4835, -90.26441
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1 carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 139-05- Lm 3.52 over Drainage Ditch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.