US Bridges

US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 4.42 MI N LA Line-Hamburg · Structure no. 0000000000M1490

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 425-01 Lm 4.42
CrossesDitch
Location4.42 MI N LA Line-Hamburg
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates33.06881, -91.84654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 425-01 Lm 4.42 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.