US Bridges

CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .46 MI E of Dyess Limits · Structure no. 000000000004238

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2007. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23-G(911= W940)
CrossesDitch No 40
Location.46 MI E of Dyess Limits
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.58957, -90.1961
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23-G(911= W940) over Ditch No 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.