US Bridges

SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI E of Ashdown · Structure no. 0000000000X0041

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSH 32 SEC.03- 3.76
CrossesPaper Mill Water Ditch
Location4.0 MI E of Ashdown
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.68095, -94.06278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 32 SEC.03- 3.76 over Paper Mill Water Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.