US Bridges

SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.74 MI No of Lee CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007496

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH1BSB/SEC11/0.47
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.74 MI No of Lee CO Line
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95659, -90.78184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2041
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 SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH1BSB/SEC11/0.47 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.