US Bridges

SH 10 over Ditch

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI West of SH 9-PERRY · Structure no. 0000000000M0322

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
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 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI West of SH 9-PERRY
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.04843, -92.79333
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 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 traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,116 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$559,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 10 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% 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.