US Bridges

SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.67 MI E JCT SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000005967

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 373-02- Lm 3.68
CrossesDitch No. 10
Location3.67 MI E JCT SH 163
RouteState Highway 373
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47804, -90.62857
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic236 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 373-02- Lm 3.68 over Ditch No. 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.