US Bridges

SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI NE SH 15-SHERRILL · Structure no. 0000000000M0720

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 31-01 Lm 8.04
CrossesLateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO
Location2.0 MI NE SH 15-SHERRILL
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates34.39533, -91.91854
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 31-01 Lm 8.04 over Lateral #6/CANAL-JEFF CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.