US Bridges

SH 287 over Ditch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI E of Springhill · Structure no. 0000000000X0143

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 287 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 287 over Ditch in Faulkner 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 287
CrossesDitch
Location2.9 MI E of Springhill
RouteState Highway 287
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19154, -92.34572
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 287 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 287 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 287 over Ditch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 287 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 287 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.