US Bridges

US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI S US 82-LAKEVILLAG · Structure no. 0000000000M1206

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 65-21 Lm 5.71
CrossesDitch
Location0.9 MI S US 82-LAKEVILLAG
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.26355, -91.25188
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-21 Lm 5.71 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65-21 Lm 5.71 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.