US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.08 MI North Lee CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0029

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,356 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.08 MI North Lee CO Line
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.92129, -90.79089
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,356 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-11/L-1.07 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.