US Bridges

SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 9.93 M E of US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000M0575

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 years old, older 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 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSH 24 SEC.05-9.82
CrossesDitch
Location9.93 M E of US 67
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.78266, -93.21818
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic793 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 24 SEC.05-9.82 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.