US Bridges

SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 2.71 MI N of Knob · Structure no. 0000000000M3565

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10 in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 141-SEC 05-5.57
CrossesDitch No 10
Location2.71 MI N of Knob
RouteState Highway 141
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3194, -90.44435
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic301 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141-SEC 05-5.57 over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.