US Bridges

SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 0000000000M2053

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 148-02- Lm 5.09
CrossesDitch No. 26
Location2.1 MI W I 55
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.81418, -90.00783
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26 carry?

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

How long is SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148-02- Lm 5.09 over Ditch No. 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.