US Bridges

CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.5MI So of Osceola · Structure no. 000000000015352

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S471 - E
CrossesDitch No 5
Location2.5MI So of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 0S471
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65983, -90.03529
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S471 - E over Ditch No 5 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR S471 - E over Ditch No 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.