US Bridges

SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI E Craighead CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000X1442

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-05-LM 0.16
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.16 MI E Craighead CO Li
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88893, -90.28463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-05-LM 0.16 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SH 18-05-LM 0.16 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.