US Bridges

SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.76 MI W US 61 JCT · Structure no. 000000000003213

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2028. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 308-03- Lm 4.27
CrossesI 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03
Location0.76 MI W US 61 JCT
RouteState Highway 308
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46641, -90.20704
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03 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 SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 308-03- Lm 4.27 over I 55-SEC 12-LM 30.03?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.