US Bridges

SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 4.34 MI W JCT US 67 & 37 · Structure no. 0000000000M0831

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37 / Jackson CO
CrossesHout Ditch
Location4.34 MI W JCT US 67 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74922, -91.25245
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Hout Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 / Jackson CO over Hout Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.