US Bridges

CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · .11 W JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000018374

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR2298-F (911=556)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.11 W JCT US 67
RouteCounty Highway 2298
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89495, -91.08727
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic701 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns CR2298-F (911=556) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.