US Bridges

CR N243 - J over Ditch #12

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1 MI N of Manila · Structure no. 000000000020681

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR N243 - J over Ditch #12 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR N243 - J over Ditch #12 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR N243 - J
CrossesDitch #12
Location1 MI N of Manila
RouteCounty Highway 0N243
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91636, -90.15915
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic87 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR N243 - J over Ditch #12 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR N243 - J over Ditch #12 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 N243 - J over Ditch #12 carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR N243 - J over Ditch #12?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR N243 - J over Ditch #12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.