US Bridges

SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 1 MI N of Success · Structure no. 000000000003421

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 211-01- Lm 3.21
CrossesMain Ditch
Location1 MI N of Success
RouteState Highway 211
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.43754, -90.72811
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic591 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 211-01- Lm 3.21 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.