US Bridges

SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W JCT 349 · Structure no. 0000000000B7250

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,406 ft
67 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2032. The structure is 3,406 ft (1,038.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 226 Sec. 02
CrossesBig Creek Ditch
Location1.6 MI W JCT 349
RouteState Highway 226
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79324, -90.8508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans67
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,406 ft (1,038.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch?

The structure is 3,406 ft (1,038.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 226 Sec. 02 over Big Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.