US Bridges

SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · Ark-Mo State Line · Structure no. 000000000006254

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-04- Lm 2.68
CrossesState Line Ditch 29
LocationArk-Mo State Line
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99815, -89.96455
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 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 width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-04- Lm 2.68 over State Line Ditch 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.