US Bridges

SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 0000000000X0370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 384/JACKSON Co.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI S JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 384
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64484, -91.13954
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2018)
Projected traffic1,099 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 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 384/JACKSON Co. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.