US Bridges

HWY 151 over Ditch 13

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · SE of Armorel · Structure no. 0000000000X1635

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 151 over Ditch 13 is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 151 over Ditch 13 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY 151
CrossesDitch 13
LocationSE of Armorel
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates35.87027, -89.82876
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
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 HWY 151 over Ditch 13 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 151 over Ditch 13 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 151 over Ditch 13 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 151 over Ditch 13?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY 151 over Ditch 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.