US Bridges

SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI SE Lawrence CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1658

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 94 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSH 91-02- Lm 3.10
CrossesDitch
Location3.0 MI SE Lawrence CO L
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates35.84923, -90.92376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 91-02- Lm 3.10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.