US Bridges

SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 4.15 MI W JCT SH 37 · Structure no. 0000000000X0903

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 18/JACKSON Co.
CrossesSkillet Ditch Relief
Location4.15 MI W JCT SH 37
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.6531, -91.1467
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 18/JACKSON Co. over Skillet Ditch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.