US Bridges

SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of Jonesboro Ar. · Structure no. 0000000000X1211

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,104 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-04-LM 5.90
CrossesMoore Ditch
Location2 MI E of Jonesboro Ar.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82085, -90.61977
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,150 (2018)
Projected traffic16,104 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch carry?

About 14,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 18-04-LM 5.90 over Moore Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.