US Bridges

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 2.33MI W JCT US 67 & 37 · Structure no. 0000000000M0830

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37/JACKSON Co.
CrossesHatchett Ditch
Location2.33MI W JCT US 67 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72687, -91.2445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Hatchett Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.