US Bridges

CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33

Poor

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 5 MI E of Dyess · Structure no. 000000000004239

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
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 W940 - G over Ditch No 33 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2007. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR W940 - G
CrossesDitch No 33
Location5 MI E of Dyess
RouteCounty Highway 0W940
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.59066, -90.11311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 (48.5 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 traffic199 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W940 - G over Ditch No 33 built?

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

What condition is CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33 carry?

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

How long is CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR W940 - G over Ditch No 33?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.