US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · .5 MI South of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000X0619

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,669 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-9/L8.832
CrossesDitch
Location.5 MI South of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 1
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76863, -90.77561
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 48 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,669 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-9/L8.832 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-9/L8.832 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.