US Bridges

SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.5 M E JCT SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000006462

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,884
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 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 2,884 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,417 by 2028. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 140-02- Lm 7.88
CrossesKochtitki Ditch
Location0.5 M E JCT SH 77
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates35.69869, -90.17007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,884 (2018)
Projected traffic3,417 by 2028
Trucks17%
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 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 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 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch carry?

About 2,884 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 140-02- Lm 7.88 over Kochtitki Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.