US Bridges

US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 10.11 MI NE of Mariana · Structure no. 0000000000M1465

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79/SEC-16/L9.89
CrossesDitch
Location10.11 MI NE of Mariana
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84844, -90.63278
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-79/SEC-16/L9.89 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.