US Bridges

SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI S JCT US 79B · Structure no. 0000000000X0267

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86
CrossesDitch
Location0.36 MI S JCT US 79B
RouteState Highway 274
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.80917, -92.40981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,661 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 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 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 274 S-4 Lm 0.86 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.