US Bridges

SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.96 MI S Clay CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007187

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 135-05 LM13.76
CrossesCache River Relief
Location0.96 MI S Clay CO Line
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates36.24751, -90.53506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2030
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief 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 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-05 LM13.76 over Cache River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.