US Bridges

US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.15 MI N JCT of SH 181 · Structure no. 000000000001265

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,299
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-02- Lm 9.61
CrossesDR Ditch
Location1.15 MI N JCT of SH 181
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54491, -90.10265
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2018)
Projected traffic2,929 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 61-02- Lm 9.61 over DR Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.