US Bridges

SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · Lost Creek · Structure no. 0000000000M4078

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23 is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-118/SEC-3/L0.49
CrossesDitch Number 23
LocationLost Creek
RouteState Highway 118
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43227, -90.35877
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2018)
Projected traffic569 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23 carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-118/SEC-3/L0.49 over Ditch Number 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.