US Bridges

SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI N US 65-GRADY · Structure no. 0000000000M3975

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 11-03 Lm 20.09
CrossesLong Lake
Location2.8 MI N US 65-GRADY
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.12287, -91.69162
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic149 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 20.09 over Long Lake built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11-03 Lm 20.09 over Long Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.