SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch
FairMonroe County, Arkansas · 2.25 MI SE JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000003558
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH-238/SEC-1/L-2.3 over Piney Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.