US Bridges

SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI So of Bismarck · Structure no. 0000000000M0182

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,504 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-8 Log 6.49
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI So of Bismarck
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31483, -93.17036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,504 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$472,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 7-8 Log 6.49 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7-8 Log 6.49 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.