US Bridges

Shore Drive over Ditch #28

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · HWY 18 near Big Lake Brdg · Structure no. 000043515-00027

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Ditch #28 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shore Drive over Ditch #28 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive
CrossesDitch #28
LocationHWY 18 near Big Lake Brdg
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84967, -90.12617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Shore Drive over Ditch #28 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Drive over Ditch #28 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Ditch #28 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shore Drive over Ditch #28?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Drive over Ditch #28?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.