US Bridges

SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI SW of JCT SH 147 · Structure no. 000000000007181

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-131/SEC-3/L1.99
CrossesFifteen Mile Bayou
Location1.11 MI SW of JCT SH 147
RouteState Highway 131
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11814, -90.31083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-131/SEC-3/L1.99 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.