US Bridges

CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .5 Mi.S & .25 Mi.E Dyess · Structure no. 000000000022659

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 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 W972 - G
CrossesDitch # 40
Location.5 Mi.S & .25 Mi.E Dyess
RouteCounty Highway 972
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5754, -90.20896
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic110 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 W972 - G over Ditch # 40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR W972 - G over Ditch # 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.