US Bridges

SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI W JCT of I - 55 · Structure no. 000000000003306

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 964 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 7.26
CrossesDitch No 40 a
Location1.9 MI W JCT of I - 55
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75648, -90.04329
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic964 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a built?

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

What condition is SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a 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 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-01- Lm 7.26 over Ditch No 40 a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.