US Bridges

SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .77 MI E HWY 163 · Structure no. 000000000006119

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-05- Lm 4.66
CrossesViney Slough Ditch
Location.77 MI E HWY 163
RouteState Highway 158
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74865, -90.65214
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-05- Lm 4.66 over Viney Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.