US Bridges

SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.92 Mi. N.W. of Athens · Structure no. 0000000000X0380

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 246 SEC.02-3.20
CrossesDitch
Location1.92 Mi. N.W. of Athens
RouteState Highway 246
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.32773, -94.00392
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 246 SEC.02-3.20 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.