US Bridges

SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 6.1 MI E of Rector Ark. · Structure no. 000000000003663

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10 is a concrete slab carrying SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10 in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90-01- Lm 4.17
CrossesDitch No. 10
Location6.1 MI E of Rector Ark.
RouteState Highway 90
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25922, -90.17544
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90-01- Lm 4.17 over Ditch No. 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.