US Bridges

Carroll US 412 over Ditch

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI SW JCT SH103&US412 · Structure no. 0000000000M1264

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll US 412 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Carroll US 412 over Ditch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCarroll US 412
CrossesDitch
Location1.7 MI SW JCT SH103&US412
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.16949, -93.46906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Carroll US 412 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll US 412 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carroll US 412 over Ditch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Carroll US 412 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carroll US 412 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.