US Bridges

SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .36 Miles South of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000003833

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-357/SEC-1/L9.01
CrossesBlackfish Ditch
Location.36 Miles South of US 70
RouteState Highway 357
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12831, -90.45827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-357/SEC-1/L9.01 over Blackfish Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.