US Bridges

SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.68 Mi. N JCT SH 44&85 · Structure no. 0000000000X1558

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02
CrossesJohson Ditch
Location1.68 Mi. N JCT SH 44&85
RouteState Highway 85
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44091, -90.78584
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic908 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH-85/SEC-1/L-8.02 over Johson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.