US Bridges

SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch

FairPosted for load

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W Caraway Ark · Structure no. 000000000002565

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,996
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,892 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-03- Lm 2.51
CrossesHoneysuckle Ditch
Location0.5 MI W Caraway Ark
RouteState Highway 158
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75847, -90.33136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2018)
Projected traffic3,892 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-03- Lm 2.51 over Honeysuckle Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.