US Bridges

SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 0000000000M0002

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,347 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-01 Lm 0.81
CrossesDitch - Desha County
Location0.1 MI E US 65-MCGEHEE
RouteState Highway 1
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63784, -91.39084
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,347 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 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 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County 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 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 1-01 Lm 0.81 over Ditch - Desha County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.