US Bridges

SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 4.46 MI N Jct. 308B · Structure no. 0000000000M1988

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 140-01- Lm 4.46
CrossesDitch 45
Location4.46 MI N Jct. 308B
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates35.58525, -90.39413
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 140-01- Lm 4.46 over Ditch 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.