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US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N SH 8-GRAND Lake · Structure no. 0000000000M1207

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County is a concrete culvert carrying US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 79 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesUS 65-22 Lm 5.85
CrossesDitch - Chicot County
Location0.2 MI N SH 8-GRAND Lake
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.03185, -91.21876
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65-22 Lm 5.85 over Ditch - Chicot County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.