US Bridges

SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.42 MI N JCT SH 230&349 · Structure no. 0000000000X0902

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 349-02- Lm 0.42
CrossesDitch
Location0.42 MI N JCT SH 230&349
RouteState Highway 349
Coordinates35.91685, -90.89881
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks14%
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

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 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 349-02- Lm 0.42 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.