US Bridges

SH 266 over Ditch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI E JCT US 65 & 266 · Structure no. 0000000000M2615

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 266 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 266 over Ditch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,952 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 266
CrossesDitch
Location0.56 MI E JCT US 65 & 266
RouteState Highway 266
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.099, -92.42874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,952 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 266 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 266 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 266 over Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 266 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 266 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.