US Bridges

SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.93 MI E SH 51 · Structure no. 0000000000M2374

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 106 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 222 Log 1.93
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.93 MI E SH 51
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates34.22451, -92.86837
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 222 Log 1.93 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.