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SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N JCT SH 149 & I40 · Structure no. 0000000000X1535

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16 is a concrete culvert carrying SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH149/SEC-4/L2.31
CrossesDitch #16
Location2.3 MI N JCT SH 149 & I40
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17742, -90.4891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns SH149/SEC-4/L2.31 over Ditch #16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.