US Bridges

SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.33 MI E JCT SH 228 168 · Structure no. 0000000000M3206

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 168-00- Lm 1.31
CrossesMain Lateral Dr. Ditch
Location1.33 MI E JCT SH 228 168
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99892, -90.79068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch carry?

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

How long is SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 168-00- Lm 1.31 over Main Lateral Dr. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.