US Bridges

CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 M S & 0.5 Me of Arkmo · Structure no. 000000000021448

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 96-J (911=W70)
CrossesDitch No 2
Location1.5 M S & 0.5 Me of Arkmo
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97454, -90.24162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic87 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 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2 carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 96-J (911=W70) over Ditch No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.