US Bridges

SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 5.3MI E JCT 18-LT Fld Ent · Structure no. 0000000000M3890

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 214-00- Lm 5.39
CrossesDitch
Location5.3MI E JCT 18-LT Fld Ent
RouteState Highway 214
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65288, -90.93283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214-00- Lm 5.39 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.