US Bridges

SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI N of SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000002886

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47 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 3 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 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 135-01-LM 6.03
CrossesDitch No 47
Location3.0 MI N of SH 118
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates35.55739, -90.32264
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2018)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$564,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47 built?

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

What condition is SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47 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 6.03 over Ditch No 47 carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-01-LM 6.03 over Ditch No 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.