US Bridges

SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI E JCT SH 119 · Structure no. 000000000007252

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,881
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,881 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-05- Lm 2.20
CrossesBuffalo Ditch
Location0.50 MI E JCT SH 119
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88821, -90.24895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,881 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch carry?

About 5,881 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 18-05- Lm 2.20 over Buffalo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.