SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch
FairPosted for loadMississippi County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W of Osceola · Structure no. 0000000000M3404
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 140 Med. Crsg over Median Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.