US Bridges

SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.36 MI N SH138-WINCHESTR · Structure no. 0000000000M4055

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2028. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 159-08 Lm 2.36
CrossesCanal Number 19
Location2.36 MI N SH138-WINCHESTR
RouteState Highway 159
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.81046, -91.44082
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2018)
Projected traffic658 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19 carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 159-08 Lm 2.36 over Canal Number 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.