US Bridges

SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E JCT SH 145 & 42 · Structure no. 0000000000M0885

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 42/JACKSON Co.
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 MI E JCT SH 145 & 42
RouteState Highway 42
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39851, -91.05031
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 42/JACKSON Co. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 42/JACKSON Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.