US Bridges

SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000006202

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 198-02- Lm 0.61
CrossesDitch No. 13
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH 77
RouteState Highway 198
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64885, -90.27595
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic171 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 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 198-02- Lm 0.61 over Ditch No. 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.