US Bridges

SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N JCT 7 & 376 · Structure no. 0000000000X0278

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH7SEC3LM13.66
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI N JCT 7 & 376
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.54932, -92.82825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,985 (2018)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH7SEC3LM13.66 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch carry?

About 8,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SH7SEC3LM13.66 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.