US Bridges

SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI S of Smithville · Structure no. 000000000003253

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
700 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2028. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 115-02-LM 16.14
CrossesStrawberry River
Location4.0 MI S of Smithville
RouteState Highway 115
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02879, -91.32438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115-02-LM 16.14 over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.