US Bridges

SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 139 & 18 · Structure no. 0000000000X1275

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-04- Lm 27.68
CrossesDitch No. 5
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH 139 & 18
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88943, -90.30097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 27.68 over Ditch No. 5 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 18-04- Lm 27.68 over Ditch No. 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.