US Bridges

SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 5.3 Miles West of SH 75 · Structure no. 0000000000M2838

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
409 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2028. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0
CrossesST Francis Ditch
Location5.3 Miles West of SH 75
RouteState Highway 306
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17976, -90.6473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis 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-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-306/SEC-5/L-1.0 over ST Francis Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.