US Bridges

SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch

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Cross County, Arkansas · .04 MI N JCT SH 1 & US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000X1451

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC14/L0.042
CrossesHarrels Ditch
Location.04 MI N JCT SH 1 & US 64
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2546, -90.79367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC14/L0.042 over Harrels Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.