US Bridges

CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .22 MI S JCT SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000021881

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2007. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S159 - H
CrossesLh Chute Little River
Location.22 MI S JCT SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 0S159
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.69632, -90.20381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR S159 - H over Lh Chute Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.