US Bridges

SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI W US65-MCMILLANCRN · Structure no. 0000000000X1549

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 144-02 Lm 4.98
CrossesMain Ditch
Location3.6 MI W US65-MCMILLANCRN
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates33.38803, -91.37167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 144-02 Lm 4.98 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.