US Bridges

SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .8MI E JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 0000000000A3311

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 118-02- Lm 1.24
CrossesTyronza River
Location.8MI E JCT SH 135
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates35.5113, -90.30888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic633 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118-02- Lm 1.24 over Tyronza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.