US Bridges

SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 4.22 Miles North of US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M4083

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-50/SEC4/L4.102
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.22 Miles North of US 64
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29322, -90.32558
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic309 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC4/L4.102 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.