US Bridges

SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E SH 149 · Structure no. 000000000005494

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 298 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 322-02- Lm 0.50
CrossesTyronza River
Location0.5 MI E SH 149
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates35.48394, -90.40505
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic298 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 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 322-02- Lm 0.50 over Tyronza River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.