US Bridges

SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · .25 MI W JCT SH 13 · Structure no. 000000000003344

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 232 Log 7.01
CrossesBig Ditch
Location.25 MI W JCT SH 13
RouteState Highway 232
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60164, -91.75932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic359 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 232 Log 7.01 over Big Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.