US Bridges

SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 3.63 MI N & E JCT SH 117 · Structure no. 000000000006394

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2028. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 361-03- Lm 0.74
CrossesStraight Lake
Location3.63 MI N & E JCT SH 117
RouteState Highway 361
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14372, -91.07498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic581 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake 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 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 361-03- Lm 0.74 over Straight Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.