US Bridges

Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.93 Miles N of County Li · Structure no. 000000000022203

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShaver LN
CrossesDitch No. 1
Location3.93 Miles N of County Li
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50621, -90.64495
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1 carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shaver LN over Ditch No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.