US Bridges

SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.62 MI W of JCT SH 134 · Structure no. 000000000005544

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 196SEC.01-16.84
CrossesDitch
Location0.62 MI W of JCT SH 134
RouteState Highway 196
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35345, -93.77177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic553 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 196SEC.01-16.84 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 196SEC.01-16.84 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.