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Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1 MI S JCT of SH 158 · Structure no. 0000000000X1702

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

About this bridge

Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4 is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4 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 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 135
CrossesDitch No. 4
Location1 MI S JCT of SH 158
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74417, -90.34027
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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4 built?

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

What condition is Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4 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 Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4 carry?

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

How long is Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 135 over Ditch No. 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.