US Bridges

SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N Buckeye Ark · Structure no. 000000000003927

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119-05- Lm 4.99
CrossesBuffalo Ditch
Location2.0 MI N Buckeye Ark
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98908, -90.15882
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic549 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-05- Lm 4.99 over Buffalo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.