US Bridges

SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI W JCT SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000007355

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 140-02-LM 4.99
CrossesLt. Hand Chute Little Rv
Location2.3 MI W JCT SH 77
RouteState Highway 140
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.69935, -90.22033
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 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 length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 140-02-LM 4.99 over Lt. Hand Chute Little Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.