US Bridges

SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .50 MI N Crittenden CO · Structure no. 000000000003546

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 77-03- Lm 18.63
CrossesDrainage Ditch Number 1
Location.50 MI N Crittenden CO
RouteState Highway 77
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.44529, -90.2512
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1 carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77-03- Lm 18.63 over Drainage Ditch Number 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.