US Bridges

SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E Ouachita Co. LN · Structure no. 000000000007209

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81
CrossesDitch
Location1.8 MI E Ouachita Co. LN
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates33.62979, -92.7093
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 274 S-2 Lm 1.81 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.