US Bridges

SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 3 MI So Rector · Structure no. 000000000006108

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 139-03- Lm 1.49
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location3 MI So Rector
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates36.2151, -90.27667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2018)
Projected traffic362 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch 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 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 139-03- Lm 1.49 over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.