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US 82 SEC.01-10.81 over Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 11.0 MI E JCT 67 & 82 · Structure no. 0000000000M1500

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.01-10.81 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 SEC.01-10.81 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,772 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 SEC.01-10.81
CrossesDitch
Location11.0 MI E JCT 67 & 82
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.41764, -93.84414
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,772 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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.01-10.81 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 82 SEC.01-10.81 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.01-10.81 over Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SEC.01-10.81 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 SEC.01-10.81 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.