US Bridges

SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI W of Manila · Structure no. 0000000000X1444

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,881
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16 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 5,881 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-05- Lm 5.20
CrossesDitch No 16
Location1.00 MI W of Manila
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88784, -90.19533
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic5,881 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16 built?

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

What condition is SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16 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 5.20 over Ditch No 16 carry?

About 5,881 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SH 18-05- Lm 5.20 over Ditch No 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.