US Bridges

SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SE of Manila · Structure no. 0000000000X1565

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 18 - 06 LM3.24
CrossesDitch
Location1.5 MI SE of Manila
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.85808, -90.14254
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 18 - 06 LM3.24 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.