US Bridges

US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.78 MI S of Pemiscot CO · Structure no. 000000000001962

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,579
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2028. The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61-03- Lm 20.41
CrossesSl Sf RR
Location1.78 MI S of Pemiscot CO
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9774, -89.90599
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length377 ft (114.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2018)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR?

The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 61-03- Lm 20.41 over Sl Sf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.