US Bridges

SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 4.97 M S Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0166

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25
CrossesDitch
Location4.97 M S Dallas CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74642, -92.82127
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic584 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-4 Lm 12.25 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.