US Bridges

SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.80 MI N of Lepanto · Structure no. 000000000002905

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,101
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135-01-LM 13.24
CrossesDitch No 12
Location2.80 MI N of Lepanto
RouteState Highway 135
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65241, -90.3234
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12 built?

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

What condition is SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12 carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135-01-LM 13.24 over Ditch No 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.