US Bridges

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI S SH 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X0189

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesDitch
Location1.1 MI S SH 16
RouteState Highway 225
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47315, -92.2175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,018 (2018)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225/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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.