US Bridges

SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 M East of JCT 139. · Structure no. 0000000000X1511

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3 is a concrete culvert carrying SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH18 SEC4 LM25.99
CrossesLittle Ditch NO.3
Location0.5 M East of JCT 139.
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.89754, -90.33406
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 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 traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3 built?

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

What condition is SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3 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 SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SH18 SEC4 LM25.99 over Little Ditch NO.3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.