US Bridges

SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.09 MI West of JCT SH147 · Structure no. 000000000007182

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-131/SEC-3/L2.90
Crosses15 Mile Bayou
Location0.09 MI West of JCT SH147
RouteState Highway 131
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11838, -90.29529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 traffic500 by 2030
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/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou carry?

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

How long is SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-131/SEC-3/L2.90 over 15 Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.