US Bridges

US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .90 MI S JCT of Shs 181 · Structure no. 000000000001266

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5 is a concrete slab carrying US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-02- Lm 7.33
CrossesDitch No 5
Location.90 MI S JCT of Shs 181
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52613, -90.13465
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 traffic1,398 (2018)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 7.33 over Ditch No 5 built?

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

What condition is US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5 carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5?

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 61-02- Lm 7.33 over Ditch No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.