US Bridges

SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 2.11 MI E JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000004170

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07
CrossesBig Creek Fork
Location2.11 MI E JCT SH 35
RouteState Highway 133
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.9703, -92.16059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2018)
Projected traffic982 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 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 S-5 Lm 2.07 over Big Creek Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.