US Bridges

CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · JCT CO RD 16 HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000021843

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
52
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn)
CrossesDitch
LocationJCT CO RD 16 HWY 7
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96471, -92.87818
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (1987)
Projected traffic192 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 (SH7 Sd Drn) over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.