SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch
FairHot Spring County, Arkansas · 8.69 MI No Clark CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0183
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 Lm 8.69 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Lm 8.69 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Lm 8.69 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.