US Bridges

SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · JCT US 61 & SH 118 Joiner · Structure no. 000000000003215

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118-01- Lm 9.83
CrossesDitch 7
LocationJCT US 61 & SH 118 Joiner
RouteState Highway 118
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50854, -90.1508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118-01- Lm 9.83 over Ditch 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.