SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Arkansas · 0.39 MI East of JCT SH 85 · Structure no. 0000000000M3806
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-318/SEC2/L4.03 over Beaver Bayou Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.