US Bridges

SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E JCT I-55 & 18 · Structure no. 0000000000X0835

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,083 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 18-SEC 07- 4.04
CrossesDrainage Ditch #6
Location1.5 MI E JCT I-55 & 18
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.92831, -89.84835
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,083 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6?

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

Who owns SH 18-SEC 07- 4.04 over Drainage Ditch #6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.