US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 3.81 MI NW of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M0027

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.81 MI NW of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.8258, -90.79695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-10/L-3.81 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.