US Bridges

SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · South Edge of Tupelo · Structure no. 000000000002528

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17/JACKSON Co.
CrossesOvercup Ditch
LocationSouth Edge of Tupelo
RouteState Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38494, -91.2303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2018)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Overcup Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.