SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCraighead County, Arkansas · 2.3 W of SH 463 · Structure no. 0000000000M4060
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.