US Bridges

CR S309 - D over National Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 4 MI SW of Victoria · Structure no. 000000000015161

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S309 - D over National Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR S309 - D over National Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2007. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR S309 - D
CrossesNational Ditch
Location4 MI SW of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0S309
Coordinates35.72425, -90.1259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic388 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR S309 - D over National Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S309 - D over National Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR S309 - D over National Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S309 - D over National Ditch?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR S309 - D over National Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.