US Bridges

SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 4.15 MI E SH 11-FRESNO · Structure no. 000000000002894

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 114-02 Lm 4.15
CrossesKersh Canal
Location4.15 MI E SH 11-FRESNO
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates33.96285, -91.63494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic919 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal carry?

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

How long is SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114-02 Lm 4.15 over Kersh Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.