US Bridges

US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI West of JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000M1462

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 years old, older 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 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79/SEC-14/L5.0
CrossesDitch
Location1.75 MI West of JCT SH 17
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69266, -91.22441
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2018)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC-14/L5.0 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.