US Bridges

SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI No of SH 306 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M1426

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 MI No of SH 306 JCT
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20061, -90.55973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic824 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-75/SEC-2/L-4.0 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.