US Bridges

SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R.

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.32 M. E. Jct. S.H. 77 · Structure no. 000000000006833

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R. is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R. in Mississippi 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-01-LM 12.48
CrossesL. H. Chute of Little R.
Location2.32 M. E. Jct. S.H. 77
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75646, -90.13648
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic598 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R. built?

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

What condition is SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R. carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R.?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-01-LM 12.48 over L. H. Chute of Little R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.