US Bridges

SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.55 MI W JCT of I - 55 · Structure no. 000000000003274

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-16- Lm 6.18
CrossesDitch 40
Location3.55 MI W JCT of I - 55
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61121, -90.17684
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40 built?

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

What condition is SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14-16- Lm 6.18 over Ditch 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.