US Bridges

SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Craighead County, Arkansas · Childrens Colony · Structure no. 0000000000M3811

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
1987 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 886-02- Lm 0.02
CrossesDitch
LocationChildrens Colony
RouteState Lands Road 886
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78411, -90.67643
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1987)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 886-02- Lm 0.02 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.