US Bridges

Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W SH 31-SHERRILL · Structure no. 000000000021337

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1 in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Road-Cr
CrossesLateral D-1
Location1.5 MI W SH 31-SHERRILL
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34904, -91.983
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1 carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road-Cr over Lateral D-1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.