US Bridges

SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.03 MI JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 0000000000X0911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136-00- Lm 1.03
CrossesWells Ditch
Location1.03 MI JCT SH 135
RouteState Highway 136
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.66405, -90.30668
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic559 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 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 136-00- Lm 1.03 over Wells Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.