US Bridges

SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.41 M E of Jct. SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000007167

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 214-02
CrossesDitch No. 11
Location3.41 M E of Jct. SH 163
RouteState Highway 214
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.60549, -90.60019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 214-02 over Ditch No. 11 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11 carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214-02 over Ditch No. 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.