US Bridges

SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 6.03 MI N JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X0295

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,698
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6,698 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,202 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-16- Lm 6.03
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.03 MI N JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64974, -90.71001
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,698 (2018)
Projected traffic7,202 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,698 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns SH 1-16- Lm 6.03 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.