US Bridges

Airport 980 E. over Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 0000000000X1695

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport 980 E. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport 980 E. over Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport 980 E.
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 980
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63886, -91.21706
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Airport 980 E. over Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport 980 E. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Airport 980 E. over Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport 980 E. over Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Airport 980 E. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.