US Bridges

SH 206 Boone over Ditch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W of US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000M2323

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 Boone over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 206 Boone over Ditch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 206 Boone
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI W of US 65
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates36.19434, -93.0515
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 206 Boone over Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 Boone over Ditch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 206 Boone over Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 Boone over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 206 Boone over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.