US Bridges

SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI East of Lake City · Structure no. 0000000000X1437

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18 Lm 17.96
CrossesCane Island Slough Ditch
Location1.5 MI East of Lake City
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8361, -90.4132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough 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 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SH 18 Lm 17.96 over Cane Island Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.