US Bridges

SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1 Mile S of I555 · Structure no. 000000000003352

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47 is a concrete slab carrying SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149-06- Lm 4.84
CrossesDrainage Ditch Number 47
Location1 Mile S of I555
RouteState Highway 149
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51014, -90.41245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47 carry?

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

How long is SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149-06- Lm 4.84 over Drainage Ditch Number 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.