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SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch

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Greene County, Arkansas · 1.78 MI E JCT SH 228 · Structure no. 0000000000X0385

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 168-00- Lm 1.80
CrossesDitch
Location1.78 MI E JCT SH 228
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99807, -90.78201
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic482 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 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 168-00- Lm 1.80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.