US Bridges

SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 4.67 MI East of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000003275

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake in Lee 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-131/SEC-1/L4.67
CrossesMossy Lake
Location4.67 MI East of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 131
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83161, -90.55574
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic285 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake built?

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

What condition is SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-131/SEC-1/L4.67 over Mossy Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.