US Bridges

SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W JCT SH 181 · Structure no. 000000000006461

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2028. The structure is 194 ft (59 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 158-01-LM 11.56
CrossesKochtitki Ditch
Location2.7 MI W JCT SH 181
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75645, -90.12016
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic598 by 2028
Trucks13%
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 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-01-LM 11.56 over Kochtitki Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.