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US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 9.0 MI E JCT US 67 & 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M1499

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,772 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 SEC.01-8.98
CrossesDitch
Location9.0 MI E JCT US 67 & 82
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.42476, -93.87377
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,772 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 SEC.01-8.98 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 SEC.01-8.98 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.