US Bridges

230 Side Drain over Side Drain

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1 Mile E of Alicia · Structure no. 000000000024319

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 Side Drain over Side Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 230 Side Drain over Side Drain in Lawrence 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries230 Side Drain
CrossesSide Drain
Location1 Mile E of Alicia
Coordinates35.89338, -91.05869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 230 Side Drain over Side Drain built?

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

What condition is 230 Side Drain over Side Drain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 230 Side Drain over Side Drain carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is 230 Side Drain over Side Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 230 Side Drain over Side Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.