US Bridges

SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 7.8 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER · Structure no. 000000000007426

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 138-03 Lm 15.95
CrossesAbles Creek
Location7.8 MI W US 65-WINCHESTER
RouteState Highway 138
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.73608, -91.56148
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 15.95 over Ables Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138-03 Lm 15.95 over Ables Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.