US Bridges

SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 4.24MI E JCT SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000005601

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,666
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2028. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69-06- Lm 4.20
CrossesDitch No 10
Location4.24MI E JCT SH 163
RouteState Highway 69
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.67815, -90.58484
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2018)
Projected traffic2,111 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69-06- Lm 4.20 over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.