US Bridges

SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · .76 MI E JCT SH 39 & 1 · Structure no. 000000000003065

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-316/SEC-1/L0.77
CrossesLittle Cypress Ditch
Location.76 MI E JCT SH 39 & 1
RouteState Highway 316
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46915, -90.99567
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic641 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-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-316/SEC-1/L0.77 over Little Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.