US Bridges

HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .6 MI N of Birdsong · Structure no. 0000000000X1625

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY 308 Sec 02
CrossesLittle Cypress Ditch
Location.6 MI N of Birdsong
RouteState Highway 308
Coordinates35.4662, -90.26863
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress 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 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns HWY 308 Sec 02 over Little Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.