US Bridges

SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 7.15 MI NE US65-MCARTHUR · Structure no. 0000000000X1216

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 1-01 Lm 7.15
CrossesDitch
Location7.15 MI NE US65-MCARTHUR
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.70507, -91.31992
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 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 traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,731 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 7.15 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 1-01 Lm 7.15 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.