SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Arkansas · 2.25MI SW of Walcott · Structure no. 0000000000M3983
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141-02- Lm 3.85 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.