US Bridges

SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 6.2 North JCT I-55 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000M4073

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-77/SEC-5/L10.13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.2 North JCT I-55 & I-40
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25079, -90.21296
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,483 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-77/SEC-5/L10.13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.