US Bridges

CR 274 S-2 over Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W JCT US 167 & 274 · Structure no. 0000000000M2646

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 S-2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 274 S-2 over Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 274 S-2
CrossesDitch
Location2.7 MI W JCT US 167 & 274
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates33.61301, -92.51562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic334 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 274 S-2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 274 S-2 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 274 S-2 over Ditch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 S-2 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 S-2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.