US Bridges

SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · .5 MI S of Mcdougal · Structure no. 000000000007439

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 141
CrossesLittle Cache River Ditch
Location.5 MI S of Mcdougal
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.42668, -90.38927
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Little Cache River Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141 over Little Cache River Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.