US Bridges

SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.5MI N JCT SH 239 · Structure no. 000000000005862

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2028. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-03- Lm 4.64
CrossesDitch
Location0.5MI N JCT SH 239
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91562, -90.03586
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic451 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 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-03- Lm 4.64 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.