US Bridges

US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E Walnut Corner · Structure no. 0000000000M0929

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS49/SEC-10/L18.95
CrossesDitch
Location1.5 MI E Walnut Corner
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55485, -90.74049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,056 (2018)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US49/SEC-10/L18.95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch carry?

About 8,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US49/SEC-10/L18.95 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.