US Bridges

SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.85 MI N JCT US 49B · Structure no. 0000000000X1038

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,936
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,978 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 141
CrossesCulberhouse Lateral
Location2.85 MI N JCT US 49B
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates35.88556, -90.702
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,936 (2018)
Projected traffic6,978 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 141 over Culberhouse Lateral built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral carry?

About 6,936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 141 over Culberhouse Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.