US Bridges

US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · .74 MI W of Mississippi · Structure no. 000000000003259

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-49/SEC11/L0.252
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.74 MI W of Mississippi
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50011, -90.60201
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$737,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-49/SEC11/L0.252 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.