US Bridges

US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E of Magnolia · Structure no. 0000000000M1519

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,925 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-4 Lm 4.87
CrossesDitchhead Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Magnolia
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.25254, -93.17266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,925 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-4 Lm 4.87 over Ditchhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.