US Bridges

SH 188 over Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI E of SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000X0943

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 188 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SH 188 over Ditch in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 188
CrossesDitch
Location0.01 MI E of SH 27
RouteState Highway 188
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58959, -93.57188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic236 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 188 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 188 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 188 over Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 188 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 188 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.