US Bridges

SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S JCT of SH 34 · Structure no. 000000000002718

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,968 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135-05- Lm 4.45
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT of SH 34
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.12655, -90.51059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,968 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$954,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-05- Lm 4.45 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.