US Bridges

SH 160 S-9 over Ditch

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 2 MI W Intch SH 160 & 189 · Structure no. 0000000000X0375

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
640
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 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 160 S-9
CrossesDitch
Location2 MI W Intch SH 160 & 189
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.36112, -92.04015
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic767 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 S-9 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 September 2024.

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

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 S-9 over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 S-9 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.