US Bridges

SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.40 MI East JCT SH 318 · Structure no. 0000000000M3946

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-20/SEC-00/L2.49
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location0.40 MI East JCT SH 318
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.32093, -90.94528
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic605 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-20/SEC-00/L2.49 over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.