SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch
FairPhillips County, Arkansas · 0.42 MI East of SH 44 · Structure no. 0000000000M0514
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.42 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.