US Bridges

CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · Bois Darc Landing Access · Structure no. 000000000023380

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 122-J
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationBois Darc Landing Access
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.95291, -90.06354
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length353 ft (107.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1987)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 122-J over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 122-J over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.