US Bridges

US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI E JCT of US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1453

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC-17/L13.32
CrossesPiney Ditch
Location1.30 MI E JCT of US 49
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88709, -91.17352
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US70/SEC-17/L13.32 over Piney Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.