US Bridges

SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3/4 MI North of Bay · Structure no. 0000000000X0749

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 158-SEC 5
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3/4 MI North of Bay
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates35.75352, -90.58073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SH 158-SEC 5 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.