US Bridges

SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · JCT SH 243 & SH 121 · Structure no. 0000000000X0515

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-121/SEC-3/L7.29
CrossesDitch
LocationJCT SH 243 & SH 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67286, -90.89014
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic444 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-3/L7.29 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH-121/SEC-3/L7.29 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.