US Bridges

SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI S SH 54-DUMAS · Structure no. 0000000000M3655

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal in Lincoln 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 293-02 Lm 0.16
CrossesLadd Canal
Location0.16 MI S SH 54-DUMAS
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates33.87721, -91.60212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic273 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 293-02 Lm 0.16 over Ladd Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.