US Bridges

SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 4.8 Mi. East of Jonesboro · Structure no. 0000000000X1076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,688 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-04-LM 8.66
CrossesButler Ditch
Location4.8 Mi. East of Jonesboro
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82189, -90.57063
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,688 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler 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 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 18-04-LM 8.66 over Butler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.