US Bridges

SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1

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Mississippi County, Arkansas · .76 MI W JCT US 61 · Structure no. 000000000005874

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1 is a concrete slab carrying SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 308-03- Lm 4.87
CrossesDitch No 1
Location.76 MI W JCT US 61
RouteState Highway 308
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46631, -90.19709
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic220 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 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1 built?

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

What condition is SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 308-03- Lm 4.87 over Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.