US Bridges

SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W JCT SH 61 & 119 · Structure no. 0000000000M1830

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119-02- Lm 2.21
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH 61 & 119
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70525, -90.00847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-02- Lm 2.21 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.