US Bridges

SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 2.52 MI E Woodruff CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000005195

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2028. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-284/SEC1/L2.526
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.52 MI E Woodruff CO Lin
RouteState Highway 284
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19369, -90.99755
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic455 by 2028
Trucks1%
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-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-284/SEC1/L2.526 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.