US Bridges

SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 13.64 Mile NE of Elaine · Structure no. 0000000000M3248

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
148 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2028. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSH-20/SEC-1/L13.64
CrossesLong Lake
Location13.64 Mile NE of Elaine
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.41364, -90.70381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L13.64 over Long Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.