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US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 17.60MI E of Monroe CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X0359

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS49/SEC-10/L17.60
CrossesDitch
Location17.60MI E of Monroe CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55497, -90.76417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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/L17.60 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US49/SEC-10/L17.60 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.