US Bridges

CR S471 - E over Ditch #1

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1 M S Jct. SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000023454

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR S471 - E over Ditch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR S471 - E over Ditch #1 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR S471 - E
CrossesDitch #1
Location1 M S Jct. SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 0S471
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68326, -90.03531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S471 - E over Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR S471 - E over Ditch #1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR S471 - E over Ditch #1 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR S471 - E over Ditch #1?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR S471 - E over Ditch #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.