US Bridges

Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.11MI W JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000007473

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 308
CrossesDitches 1 & 47
Location2.11MI W JCT SH 135
RouteState Highway 308
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54824, -90.35961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47 carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 308 over Ditches 1 & 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.