US Bridges

SH 60 over Ditch

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 4.3 M E of SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000M1077

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Ditch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesDitch
Location4.3 M E of SH 9
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.02999, -92.72531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 60 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 60 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Ditch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 60 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.