US Bridges

SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI North of Caraway · Structure no. 0000000000X1701

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46
CrossesAsher Ditch
Location2.5 MI North of Caraway
RouteState Highway 139
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78736, -90.31388
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH139 SEC0 Lm 2.46 over Asher Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.