US Bridges

CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .5 M S & .5 M E of Ark-Mo · Structure no. 000000000022529

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR W38 - J
CrossesDitch N0. 2
Location.5 M S & .5 M E of Ark-Mo
RouteCounty Highway 0W38
Coordinates35.98899, -90.24088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2 carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR W38 - J over Ditch N0. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.