US Bridges

SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI N JCT SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000003548

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 77-03-LM 11.16
CrossesDrainage Ditch Number 40
Location2.50 MI N JCT SH 118
RouteState Highway 77
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5543, -90.24919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.4 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 traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40 built?

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

What condition is SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 77-03-LM 11.16 over Drainage Ditch Number 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.