US Bridges

US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 4.79 MI NE JCT US 62 & 67 · Structure no. 000000000000501

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,436 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67-19- Lm 4.85
CrossesMule Ditch
Location4.79 MI NE JCT US 62 & 67
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.28535, -90.90936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,436 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67-19- Lm 4.85 over Mule Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.