US Bridges

SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .9 MI E of JCT 135-148 · Structure no. 000000000005674

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2028. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 148-05- Lm 2.59
CrossesCockle Burr Creek
Location.9 MI E of JCT 135-148
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.83213, -90.35135
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic537 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 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek 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 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.