US Bridges

SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr.

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · .67 M NE JCT SH 90 · Structure no. 0000000000A1700

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr. in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,815 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 115-01-LM 17.45
CrossesMansker Cr.
Location.67 M NE JCT SH 90
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates36.28156, -90.97061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$705,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr. carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115-01-LM 17.45 over Mansker Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.