US Bridges

CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31

GoodPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI S of Dell · Structure no. 000000000023636

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR N471 - D RTE 69
CrossesDitch # 31
Location5.5 MI S of Dell
RouteCounty Highway 0N471
Coordinates35.77686, -90.03516
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR N471 - D RTE 69 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR N471 - D RTE 69 over Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.