US Bridges

Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI S JCT of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000002734

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Co. / SH 1
CrossesOvercup Ditch
Location5.9 MI S JCT of SH 14
RouteState Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48156, -91.23061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Co. / SH 1 over Overcup Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.