US Bridges

CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 4.5 Miles SW of Athelstan · Structure no. 000000000022575

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR S103 - H
CrossesL H Chute of Little Riv
Location4.5 Miles SW of Athelstan
RouteCounty Highway 0S103
Coordinates35.64997, -90.23179
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (1987)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

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 S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR S103 - H over L H Chute of Little Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.