US Bridges

HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 3 Miles E of Alicia · Structure no. 0000000000X1691

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 230 Sec 5
CrossesDitch
Location3 Miles E of Alicia
RouteState Highway 230
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89961, -91.02782
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 230 Sec 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns HWY 230 Sec 5 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.