US Bridges

SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 4.02 MI N JCT US 79 & 121 · Structure no. 0000000000M1839

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/SEC-2/L8.96
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.02 MI N JCT US 79 & 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83348, -90.90808
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2018)
Projected traffic660 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-121/SEC-2/L8.96 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.