US Bridges

SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.09 NW of Boydsville · Structure no. 000000000005732

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10 in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 141-06- Lm 1.09
CrossesDitch No 10
Location1.09 NW of Boydsville
RouteState Highway 141
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.34657, -90.39051
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic289 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 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141-06- Lm 1.09 over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.