US Bridges

SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI W JCT I 55 · Structure no. 000000000003217

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 118-01-LM 12.42
CrossesDitch 13
Location1.0 MI W JCT I 55
RouteState Highway 118
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51371, -90.19543
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 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 traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 12.42 over Ditch 13 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13 carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 118-01-LM 12.42 over Ditch 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.