US Bridges

SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.57 MI E US65-MCMILLJNCT · Structure no. 0000000000X0396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 257-00 Lm 0.57
CrossesDitch
Location0.57 MI E US65-MCMILLJNCT
RouteState Highway 257
Coordinates33.38726, -91.29858
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic572 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 257-00 Lm 0.57 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.