US Bridges

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI N JCT SH 18 &37 · Structure no. 0000000000X0787

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 37/JACKSON Co.
CrossesDitch
Location5.3 MI N JCT SH 18 &37
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.72411, -91.07617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic685 by 2028
Trucks12%
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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.