US Bridges

SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI E Poinsett CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0698

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-16- Lm 3.82
CrossesDitch
Location3.8 MI E Poinsett CO
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61195, -90.21898
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2018)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 14-16- Lm 3.82 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.