US Bridges

US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI S JCT of SH 148 · Structure no. 000000000001259

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,299
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6 is a concrete slab carrying US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 4,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-03- Lm 9.98
CrossesDitch 6
Location2.50 MI S JCT of SH 148
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83545, -89.91801
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,299 (2018)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$681,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6 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 US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6 carry?

About 4,299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-03- Lm 9.98 over Ditch 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.