US Bridges

SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41

PoorPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S SH 158 · Structure no. 0000000000M1832

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119-02- Lm 6.71
CrossesDitch No. 41
Location0.5 MI S SH 158
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74906, -90.03548
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2017)
Projected traffic354 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 6.71 over Ditch No. 41 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41 carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-02- Lm 6.71 over Ditch No. 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.