US Bridges

SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 5.51 MI N JCT US 63B · Structure no. 000000000006890

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,305
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 141-01- Lm 5.51
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.51 MI N JCT US 63B
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates35.92151, -90.70156
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,305 (2018)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141-01- Lm 5.51 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.