US Bridges

Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI JCT 82&98 · Structure no. 0000000000X1674

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr HWY 98
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.9 MI JCT 82&98
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates33.32589, -93.07794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 98 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 98 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.