SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO
PoorJefferson County, Arkansas · 1.88 MI N US 79B-SHERRILL · Structure no. 0000000000M0418
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31-01 Lm 1.88 over Waterloo Ditch - Jeff CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.