US Bridges

SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.12 MI S Craighead Coln · Structure no. 000000000002474

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
662 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 135-01-LM 15.09
CrossesRight Chute Little River
Location2.12 MI S Craighead Coln
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates35.67154, -90.33788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River 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 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-01-LM 15.09 over Right Chute Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.