US Bridges

SH 160 S-9 over Ditch

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.94 MI E of Hemitage · Structure no. 0000000000X0192

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 S-9 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 160 S-9 over Ditch in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 160 S-9
CrossesDitch
Location1.94 MI E of Hemitage
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.42708, -92.15272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2018)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 160 S-9 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 S-9 over Ditch carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-9 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-9 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.