US Bridges

SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI W JCT SH 42 & I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000X0010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11 is a concrete culvert carrying SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH-42/SEC5/L5.791
CrossesDitch Number 11
Location2.0 MI W JCT SH 42 & I-55
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.36601, -90.3152
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-42/SEC5/L5.791 over Ditch Number 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.