US Bridges

CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .3 MI W of Leachville · Structure no. 000000000015289

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 138-J(911=W180)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.3 MI W of Leachville
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93077, -90.26691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138-J(911=W180) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.