US Bridges

SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI E JCT SH 239 · Structure no. 000000000007225

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH148-SEC 01-1.66
CrossesClear Lake
Location3.0 MI E JCT SH 239
RouteState Highway 148
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86311, -89.84015
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH148-SEC 01-1.66 over Clear Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.