US Bridges

SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .2 MI E JCT of SH 181 · Structure no. 000000000003305

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 964 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-01- Lm 8.71
CrossesDitch No 31
Location.2 MI E JCT of SH 181
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75651, -90.06938
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2018)
Projected traffic964 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31 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 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31 carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-01- Lm 8.71 over Ditch No 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.