US Bridges

SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 3.54 MI W of JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 0000000000X0714

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90- 03- Lm 3.54
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.54 MI W of JCT SH 135
RouteState Highway 90
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32362, -90.58777
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 90- 03- Lm 3.54 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.