SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCraighead County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI So of SH 91 · Structure no. 0000000000M0483
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2028. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.