SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMississippi County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E JCT SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000003781
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,417 by 2028. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch?
The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.