US Bridges

CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S of Dyess · Structure no. 000000000022537

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR S103 - G
CrossesDitch No. 40
Location2.5 MI S of Dyess
RouteCounty Highway 0S103
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5539, -90.23121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S103 - G over Ditch No. 40 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40 carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR S103 - G over Ditch No. 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.