SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 19225 SH 74 Sect 2 · Structure no. 0000000000X1040
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington is a steel culvert carrying SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).
Who owns SH 74 Side Drain over Ditch-Washington?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.