US Bridges

SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI SW Washington · Structure no. 0000000000X0257

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 - 01- 9.87
CrossesDitch
Location4.0 MI SW Washington
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.7324, -93.72505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic562 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 - 01- 9.87 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 195 - 01- 9.87 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.