US Bridges

ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.5 Miles W of Marked Tre · Structure no. 000000000023185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesST Francis Wma Rd.
CrossesDitch 41
Location1.5 Miles W of Marked Tre
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54268, -90.45695
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic62 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch 41?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.