US Bridges

SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.20 E JCT SH 149 & 322 · Structure no. 0000000000M4056

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 322-02- Lm 1.16
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.20 E JCT SH 149 & 322
RouteState Highway 322
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48324, -90.3934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic298 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 322-02- Lm 1.16 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.