US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI NW JCT SH 122 & 69 · Structure no. 0000000000X1164

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,809 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND.CO.
CrossesDitch
Location3.3 MI NW JCT SH 122 & 69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70375, -91.48283
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,809 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.