US Bridges

SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 12.17 MI N Ouachita CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0174

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,004
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-5 LM11.89
CrossesDitch
Location12.17 MI N Ouachita CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96402, -92.87835
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2018)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 7 S-5 LM11.89 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.