US Bridges

SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.9MI So JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000005673

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2028. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135-02- Lm 9.15
CrossesCockleburr Ditch
Location1.9MI So JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81762, -90.36291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-02- Lm 9.15 over Cockleburr Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.