US Bridges

SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 7.68 MI N JCT SH14 · Structure no. 0000000000X1074

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-16- Lm 7.68
CrossesDitch
Location7.68 MI N JCT SH14
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.67171, -90.70401
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7.68 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns SH 1-16- Lm 7.68 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.