US Bridges

SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.4 Mi. N Dyess Ar. · Structure no. 000000000007003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 297-01-LM 1.02
CrossesDitch # 49
Location0.4 Mi. N Dyess Ar.
RouteState Highway 297
Coordinates35.59699, -90.21421
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49 carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 297-01-LM 1.02 over Ditch # 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.