US Bridges

SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 6.23 MI NW Bradley CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M3162

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 189 S-1 LM11.51
CrossesThompson Creek
Location6.23 MI NW Bradley CO LN
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76425, -92.15413
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2018)
Projected traffic537 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 189 S-1 LM11.51 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.