US Bridges

SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 5.5 M N JCT 82 & 98 · Structure no. 0000000000M3903

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 98 S-2 LM-7.79
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.5 M N JCT 82 & 98
RouteState Highway 98
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.32099, -93.07307
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic432 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 S-2 LM-7.79 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.