US Bridges

SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S of Success · Structure no. 0000000000M2328

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

About this bridge

SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 211-01- Lm 1.55
CrossesBurke Ditch
Location2.5 MI S of Success
RouteState Highway 211
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41376, -90.73099
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke 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 1.55 over Burke Ditch carry?

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

How long is SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 211-01- Lm 1.55 over Burke Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.