US Bridges

SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mi-N-Jct 118 · Structure no. 0000000000X1586

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 77-03-LM 12.20
CrossesDitch 53
Location1.5 Mi-N-Jct 118
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates35.53951, -90.24907
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2014)
Projected traffic390 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53 carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SH 77-03-LM 12.20 over Ditch 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.