US Bridges

SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E JCT I55 & SH 140 · Structure no. 0000000000X0755

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesSH 140& Newport DR
CrossesMedian Ditch
Location3.3 MI E JCT I55 & SH 140
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates35.69777, -89.99316
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 140& Newport DR over Median Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.