US Bridges

SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E JCT SH 211 · Structure no. 0000000000M4007

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 328-02- Lm 1.50
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH 211
RouteState Highway 328
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.45656, -90.69804
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 328-02- Lm 1.50 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.