US Bridges

Ar 289 over Ditch

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 16.3 Mi. N US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X1633

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 289 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ar 289 over Ditch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 289
CrossesDitch
Location16.3 Mi. N US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.44674, -91.56718
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ar 289 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 289 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ar 289 over Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ar 289 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ar 289 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.