US Bridges

SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.46 MI E JCT SH 91 & 230 · Structure no. 0000000000M3280

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 230-06- Lm 1.46
CrossesDitch
Location1.46 MI E JCT SH 91 & 230
RouteState Highway 230
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91142, -90.91742
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic787 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 230-06- Lm 1.46 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.