US Bridges

CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 000000000020515

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2007. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR W2 - J
CrossesBuffalo Creek Ditch
Location5.5 MI E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0W2
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99728, -90.19094
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 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2018)
Projected traffic71 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR W2 - J over Buffalo Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.