US Bridges

CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.49 MI E of HWY 61 · Structure no. 000000000022356

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48-A (911=E442)
CrossesDitch #31
Location2.49 MI E of HWY 61
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81312, -89.88312
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31 carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48-A (911=E442) over Ditch #31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.