SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch
FairDallas County, Arkansas · 3.38 MI S JCT SH 48 · Structure no. 0000000000M2434
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 353
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch carry?
About 353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 229 S-O Lm 3.38 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.