US Bridges

SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M3151

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 160-12 Lm 7.79
CrossesDitch
Location4.1 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.21287, -91.32679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160-12 Lm 7.79 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.