US Bridges

SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.37 MI E JCT SH 228 168 · Structure no. 0000000000M2199

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 168-00- Lm 2.36
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.37 MI E JCT SH 228 168
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99714, -90.77219
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic482 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 168-00- Lm 2.36 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.