US Bridges

SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000M3601

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2028. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 373-02- Lm 9.00
CrossesDitch No. 23
Location1.0 MI S SH 14
RouteState Highway 373
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53323, -90.5993
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic435 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 373-02- Lm 9.00 over Ditch No. 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.