US Bridges

SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI SE JCT SH 337-25 · Structure no. 0000000000M3768

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 337/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesDitch
Location0.22 MI SE JCT SH 337-25
RouteState Highway 337
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47527, -91.99812
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2018)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 337/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.