US Bridges

SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 8.01 MI SE & Clay CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006105

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135-05- Lm 6.71
CrossesGainesville Creek
Location8.01 MI SE & Clay CO Line
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.15922, -90.50966
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-05- Lm 6.71 over Gainesville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.