US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI East JCT 149&42 · Structure no. 0000000000X0886

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13 is a concrete culvert carrying SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75
CrossesDitch Number 13
Location1.75 MI East JCT 149&42
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36684, -90.3867
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic494 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH-42/SEC-5/L-1.75 over Ditch Number 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.