US Bridges

SH 10 over Ditch

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 8.48 MI E of Yell CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0317

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Ditch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 97 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesDitch
Location8.48 MI E of Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0275, -92.96119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,470 (2018)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 10 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Ditch carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.