US Bridges

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River

Poor

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI N JCT US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000A3872

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2028. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 118-02-LM 4.23
CrossesTyronza River
Location1.8 MI N JCT US 63
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates35.50995, -90.35823
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic546 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 118-02-LM 4.23 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 4.23 over Tyronza River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over Tyronza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.