US Bridges

SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.83 Miles East of SH 37 · Structure no. 000000000003744

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-145/SEC-3/L3.44
CrossesCow Ditch Lateral
Location1.83 Miles East of SH 37
RouteState Highway 145
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34068, -91.11864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-145/SEC-3/L3.44 over Cow Ditch Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.