US Bridges

SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI E SH 300 · Structure no. 0000000000M0331

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,387
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,700 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 10-8 Log 4.54
CrossesDitch
Location3.0 MI E SH 300
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates34.80244, -92.44585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,387 (2018)
Projected traffic33,700 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch carry?

About 25,387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10-8 Log 4.54 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.