US Bridges

SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.60 MI W JCT SH 218 & 50 · Structure no. 000000000003742

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-218/SEC-1/L3.35
CrossesDrainage Ditch Number 18
Location1.60 MI W JCT SH 218 & 50
RouteState Highway 218
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1707, -90.35511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2018)
Projected traffic383 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18 carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-218/SEC-1/L3.35 over Drainage Ditch Number 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.