US Bridges

Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI E. JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000021107

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2007. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDidemma St.
CrossesLt Chute Little River
Location0.13 MI E. JCT SH 135
RouteCity Street 38590
Coordinates35.61023, -90.328
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2018)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Didemma St. over Lt Chute Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.