US Bridges

Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.90 E JCT of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000007407

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAr 18-04 Lm 4.04
CrossesBNSF Rr/E Nettleton
Location0.90 E JCT of US 49
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.82101, -90.65225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton 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 Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 18-04 Lm 4.04 over BNSF Rr/E Nettleton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.