SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7
PoorPosted for loadPoinsett County, Arkansas · 1.21 MI E JCT SH 163 · Structure no. 0000000000M1290
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,666
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 carry?
About 1,666 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.