SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Arkansas · 0.98 MI W JCT SH 91 & 230 · Structure no. 0000000000M3269
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 230-05- Lm 7.45 over Podo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.