US Bridges

SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI So JCT US 49 & 85 · Structure no. 0000000000X0812

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesSH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.75 MI So JCT US 49 & 85
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates34.51563, -90.77262
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic817 (2018)
Projected traffic932 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-85/SEC-1/L-2.76 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.