US Bridges

SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 0.46 MI S JCT US 62 & 139 · Structure no. 000000000005252

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 139-04- Lm 7.98
CrossesDrainage Ditch C
Location0.46 MI S JCT US 62 & 139
RouteState Highway 139
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37475, -90.15699
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 139-04- Lm 7.98 over Drainage Ditch C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.