US Bridges

S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 2.1 Mi. S. Jct. SH71& 237 · Structure no. 000000000006700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58 in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS.H. 237 - 01-2.06
CrossesI 49- 01-26.58
Location2.1 Mi. S. Jct. SH71& 237
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates33.35395, -93.99694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58 carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 237 - 01-2.06 over I 49- 01-26.58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.