US Bridges

CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .60 M S of JCT SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000021341

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9-H (911=S209)
CrossesDitch #1/ Kochtitzi
Location.60 M S of JCT SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68951, -90.17755
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1987)
Projected traffic24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9-H (911=S209) over Ditch #1/ Kochtitzi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.