US Bridges

SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 1.04 MI W JCT SH 15 · Structure no. 0000000000M0804

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesSH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23
CrossesDitch
Location1.04 MI W JCT SH 15
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.82094, -92.0208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic694 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35 S-5 Lm 16.23 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.