US Bridges

SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 7.70 MI N US278-PINE Hill · Structure no. 0000000000M3078

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 138-03 Lm 7.70
CrossesLower Cut-Off Creek
Location7.70 MI N US278-PINE Hill
RouteState Highway 138
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.68737, -91.66631
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic886 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 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138-03 Lm 7.70 over Lower Cut-Off Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.