US Bridges

SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER · Structure no. 000000000005436

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2028. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 138-03 Lm 20.94
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location2.8 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER
RouteState Highway 138
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77286, -91.50514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic774 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138-03 Lm 20.94 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.