US Bridges

Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain)

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI E SH 45 · Structure no. 0000000000X0925

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain) is a concrete culvert carrying Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain) in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesComm Entr SH 255
CrossesDitch (side Drain)
Location0.75 MI E SH 45
Coordinates35.32686, -94.37464
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Comm Entr SH 255 over Ditch (side Drain)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).