US Bridges

SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI No JCT SH 290 · Structure no. 000000000006381

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2038. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 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 128-SEC 10
CrossesOuachita River
Location1.2 MI No JCT SH 290
RouteState Highway 128
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44231, -93.01684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 128-SEC 10 over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.