US Bridges

SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · .50 MI NW of Delaney · Structure no. 0000000000M0432

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 Madison Co.
CrossesDitch
Location.50 MI NW of Delaney
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85794, -93.90898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 16 Madison Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 Madison Co. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 16 Madison Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.