US Bridges

CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2 MI S&1 MI E Leachville · Structure no. 000000000020511

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17-J(911=W246)
CrossesDredge Boat Ditch 1
Location2 MI S&1 MI E Leachville
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90305, -90.23761
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1 carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17-J(911=W246) over Dredge Boat Ditch 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.