US Bridges

CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.51 MI No SH 158 · Structure no. 000000000024304

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40 is a steel culvert carrying CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR N503 - D
CrossesDitch No. 40
Location0.51 MI No SH 158
RouteCounty Highway 0N503
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76343, -90.01771
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1987)
Projected traffic60 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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 N503 - D over Ditch No. 40 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR N503 - D over Ditch No. 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.