US Bridges

US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .50 MI N JCT of SH 120 · Structure no. 000000000001260

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31 is a concrete slab carrying US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-03- Lm 6.90
CrossesDitch No 31
Location.50 MI N JCT of SH 120
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79218, -89.92764
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
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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$512,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31 built?

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

What condition is US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31 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 6.90 over Ditch No 31 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-03- Lm 6.90 over Ditch No 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.