SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain
PoorPosted for loadPoinsett County, Arkansas · 1 Mile N of Tyronza · Structure no. 0000000000M3425
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SH 118- Pvt Ent. over Ditch - Side Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.