US Bridges

SH 7 Boone over Ditch

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 5.8 Miles North of Newton · Structure no. 0000000000X0224

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,273
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Boone over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 Boone over Ditch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Boone
CrossesDitch
Location5.8 Miles North of Newton
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.201, -93.12295
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,273 (2018)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2028
Trucks4%
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 7 Boone over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Boone over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Boone over Ditch carry?

About 6,273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Boone over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 7 Boone over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.