US Bridges

SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.59 MI N Hot Springs CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0184

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-9 Log 1.59
CrossesDitch
Location1.59 MI N Hot Springs CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40363, -93.09253
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 7-9 Log 1.59 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7-9 Log 1.59 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.