US Bridges

SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.12 MI N US79B-ALTHEMIER · Structure no. 000000000007024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15-08 Lm 0.12
CrossesMain Ditch
Location0.12 MI N US79B-ALTHEMIER
RouteState Highway 15
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31927, -91.89479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic773 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15-08 Lm 0.12 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.