US Bridges

Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.51 M E JCT SH 214 & 163 · Structure no. 0000000000X1203

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Grove Lane
CrossesSide Ditch
Location2.51 M E JCT SH 214 & 163
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.60606, -90.61643
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Walnut Grove Lane over Side Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.