US Bridges

SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · JCT at 141 & 90 · Structure no. 0000000000M3566

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 141-05- Lm 6.51
CrossesDitch No 8
LocationJCT at 141 & 90
RouteState Highway 141
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33289, -90.44441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8 built?

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

What condition is SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8 carry?

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

How long is SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141-05- Lm 6.51 over Ditch No 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.