US Bridges

SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000006099

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2028. The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 190-05 Lm 4.48
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.2 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF
RouteState Highway 190
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22414, -92.02226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 190-05 Lm 4.48 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.