US Bridges

SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 140 · Structure no. 0000000000X1723

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-02- Lm 0.49
CrossesDitch 44
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH 140
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70559, -90.07278
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic915 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 0.49 over Ditch 44 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 181-02- Lm 0.49 over Ditch 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.