US Bridges

SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N JCT SH119-18 · Structure no. 000000000005676

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,234
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2028. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119-04- Lm 1.02
CrossesBuffalo CR Diversion
Location1.0 MI N JCT SH119-18
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90181, -90.2578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,234 (2018)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion carry?

About 3,234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-04- Lm 1.02 over Buffalo CR Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.