US Bridges

SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .87 MI N JCT of SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000003346

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136-03- Lm 0.87
CrossesDitch No 16
Location.87 MI N JCT of SH 140
RouteState Highway 136
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71187, -90.24104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2018)
Projected traffic403 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 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16 built?

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

What condition is SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16 carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136-03- Lm 0.87 over Ditch No 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.