US Bridges

SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.63 MI SW Greene Coln · Structure no. 0000000000M1638

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 90-05- Lm 0.61
CrossesBeaver Dam Ditch
Location0.63 MI SW Greene Coln
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.16887, -90.81786
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic721 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90-05- Lm 0.61 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.