US Bridges

SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.15 MI E of US I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000X1286

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,643 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18- 07- Lm 5.72
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.15 MI E of US I-55
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92113, -89.82063
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,643 by 2028
Trucks15%
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- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 18- 07- Lm 5.72 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.