US Bridges

S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 2.66 Mi. West of Gin City · Structure no. 0000000000X1258

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch is a steel culvert carrying S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 160 -01-5.35
CrossesSide RD Ditch
Location2.66 Mi. West of Gin City
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.10837, -93.77175
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns S.H. 160 -01-5.35 over Side RD Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.