US Bridges

SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 4.83 MI East of JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000004265

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-260/SEC-2/L4.91
CrossesTipp Ditch
Location4.83 MI East of JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14585, -91.16765
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-260/SEC-2/L4.91 over Tipp Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.