US Bridges

SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.28 MI NW JCT SH 34 & 90 · Structure no. 0000000000M1639

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 90-05- Lm 2.28
CrossesMain Ditch
Location2.28 MI NW JCT SH 34 & 90
RouteState Highway 90
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17906, -90.84186
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2018)
Projected traffic278 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2.28 over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90-05- Lm 2.28 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.