US Bridges

CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.0 M W US 61 · Structure no. 000000000022841

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR E506 - D
CrossesDitch # 31
Location1.0 M W US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0E506
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78481, -89.94534
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (1987)
Projected traffic87 by 2007
Trucks0%
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 E506 - D over Ditch # 31 built?

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

What condition is CR E506 - D 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31 carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR E506 - D over Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.