US Bridges

SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.36 MI N JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000005643

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135-03- Lm 3.36
CrossesBig Bay Ditch
Location3.36 MI N JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87011, -90.46303
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2018)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-03- Lm 3.36 over Big Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.