US Bridges

SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000002503

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2028. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 140-01- Lm 9.11
CrossesLittle River
Location0.7 MI W JCT SH 135
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates35.61364, -90.34523
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$822,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.