US Bridges

SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E of Saratoga · Structure no. 0000000000M1392

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 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 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 73 Sec. 01-1.85
CrossesDitch
Location2.2 MI E of Saratoga
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.75541, -93.863
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic1,062 (2018)
Projected traffic1,194 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 73 Sec. 01-1.85 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.