US Bridges

SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 6.8 MI E US 65-GOULD · Structure no. 000000000007332

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 212-06 Lm 1.35
CrossesCanal # 43
Location6.8 MI E US 65-GOULD
RouteState Highway 212
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98287, -91.44281
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 212-06 Lm 1.35 over Canal # 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.