US Bridges

US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N City Limit-Gould · Structure no. 0000000000X1409

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 65-16 Lm 13.06
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI N City Limit-Gould
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.97701, -91.55545
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,453 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 65-16 Lm 13.06 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.