US Bridges

SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.23 MI W of SH 90 · Structure no. 0000000000X0260

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 304-02- Lm 3.25
CrossesBeaver Dam Ditch
Location2.23 MI W of SH 90
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates36.23792, -90.76417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic870 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 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 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 304-02- Lm 3.25 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.