US Bridges

Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 M E of Jct. SH 139 · Structure no. 000000000023261

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMissouri St. (a)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 M E of Jct. SH 139
RouteCity Street 38960
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76152, -90.3137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Missouri St. (a) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.