US Bridges

SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 000000000007030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18 is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 1-01 Lm 1.70
CrossesCanal # 18
Location1.0 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.64765, -91.38072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-01 Lm 1.70 over Canal # 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.