US Bridges

SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · .75 MI W Clifty · Structure no. 0000000000X0701

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 12 Madison Co.
CrossesDitch
Location.75 MI W Clifty
RouteState Highway 12
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23153, -93.81214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2018)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 12 Madison Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 12 Madison Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.