SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River
PoorPoinsett County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000002504
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 376 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 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.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,222 by 2028. The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River?
The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.