US Bridges

SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.74 MI North Lee CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006470

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2027. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.74 MI North Lee CO Line
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.9566, -90.78156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,997 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1B/SEC-1/L-0.48 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.