US Bridges

SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E Ohiost-Pinebluff · Structure no. 0000000000A2874

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,001 by 2028. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 190-05 Lm 7.23
CrossesHarding Drain
Location0.1 MI E Ohiost-Pinebluff
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates34.21296, -91.98731
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,001 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$753,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 190-05 Lm 7.23 over Harding Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.