US Bridges

SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.50 MI NW Bradley CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X0893

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81
CrossesDitch
Location4.50 MI NW Bradley CO LN
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74422, -92.2038
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 8 S-10 Lm 8.81 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.