US Bridges

SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.09 MI West JCT SH 242 · Structure no. 0000000000M3630

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-185/SEC-1/L1.48
CrossesDitch
Location1.09 MI West JCT SH 242
RouteState Highway 185
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56916, -90.66325
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2018)
Projected traffic823 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-185/SEC-1/L1.48 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.