US Bridges

SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 4.75 M E JCT SH 39&SH1 · Structure no. 0000000000X1573

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH316/SEC1/L-4.75
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.75 M E JCT SH 39&SH1
RouteState Highway 316
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46776, -90.92585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH316/SEC1/L-4.75 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.