US Bridges

SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI SE of Rector · Structure no. 0000000000X1567

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH139-SEC 03-2.24
CrossesDitch
Location4.5 MI SE of Rector
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates36.21556, -90.26316
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic362 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH139-SEC 03-2.24 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH139-SEC 03-2.24 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.