US Bridges

SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 4.76 MI SE of Clay CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006107

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,149 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 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 9.96
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.76 MI SE of Clay CO LN
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20226, -90.50599
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,149 by 2028
Trucks10%
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 9.96 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-05- Lm 9.96 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.