US Bridges

SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N SH 140 · Structure no. 0000000000X1551

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 181-02 Lm 1.50
CrossesDitch 43
Location1.5 MI N SH 140
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates35.72018, -90.0731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic965 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SH 181-02 Lm 1.50 over Ditch 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.