SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20
PoorMississippi County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI S of HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000000002139
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20 is a concrete slab carrying SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20 carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 77-02-LM 1.9 over Ditch No 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.