US Bridges

SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI N JCT SH 118 US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M1829

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 106 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH118/SEC-3/L10.60
CrossesChatman Branch
Location3.9 MI N JCT SH 118 US 64
RouteState Highway 118
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30512, -90.41742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic383 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH118/SEC-3/L10.60 over Chatman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.