US Bridges

SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.47 MI E Craighead CO LN · Structure no. 000000000003007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-02- Lm 7.07
CrossesBuffalo Ditch
Location0.47 MI E Craighead CO LN
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75784, -90.27902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-02- Lm 7.07 over Buffalo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.