US Bridges

SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.10MI N SH 63 · Structure no. 000000000005201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351-00 Lm 0.05
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location0.10MI N SH 63
RouteState Highway 351
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80805, -90.64214
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351-00 Lm 0.05 over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.