US Bridges

SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 2 MI S Smithville · Structure no. 000000000005217

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 115-02-LM 14.13
CrossesCooper Creek
Location2 MI S Smithville
RouteState Highway 115
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05365, -91.31031
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 14.13 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115-02-LM 14.13 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.