US Bridges

SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT · Structure no. 0000000000X1557

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 160-12 Lm 7.18
CrossesDitch
Location4.7 MI W US 65-CHICOT JCT
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.21265, -91.33739
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 7.18 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 160-12 Lm 7.18 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.