US Bridges

SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.83 MI S Bradleyco-Wilmr · Structure no. 0000000000X0695

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 172-03 Lm 1.83
CrossesDitch
Location1.83 MI S Bradleyco-Wilmr
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates33.50386, -91.98484
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic537 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 172-03 Lm 1.83 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.