US Bridges

SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.1M W of Monette · Structure no. 0000000000X1510

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,699 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 18 Lm 24.49
CrossesDitch
Location1.1M W of Monette
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.8941, -90.35909
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,699 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 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 Lm 24.49 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18 Lm 24.49 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch carry?

About 7,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SH 18 Lm 24.49 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.