US Bridges

SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 3.92 MI S of JCT US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X0254

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-316/SEC1/L10.04
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.92 MI S of JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 316
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50416, -90.86563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic387 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/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-316/SEC1/L10.04 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.