US Bridges

SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .7 MI W Buckeye Ar. · Structure no. 000000000006032

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119-05- Lm 2.30
CrossesBuffalo Ditch
Location.7 MI W Buckeye Ar.
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96009, -90.17135
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic549 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-05- Lm 2.30 over Buffalo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.