US Bridges

ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.72MI. NE of JCT CR 66 · Structure no. 000000000023186

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61 is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2029. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesST Francis Wma Rd.
CrossesDitch # 61
Location1.72MI. NE of JCT CR 66
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.54299, -90.47423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic62 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 # 61 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61 carry?

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

How long is ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Francis Wma Rd. over Ditch # 61?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.