US Bridges

SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N US 65-GRADY · Structure no. 0000000000M3974

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 11-03 Lm 18.24
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 MI N US 65-GRADY
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.10017, -91.70037
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic348 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over 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 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11-03 Lm 18.24 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.