US Bridges

SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.57 MI No of JCT SH 241 · Structure no. 0000000000M3988

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-302/SEC-2/L8.08
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location1.57 MI No of JCT SH 241
RouteState Highway 302
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80335, -91.27281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic932 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-302/SEC-2/L8.08 over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.