US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch

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St. Francis County, Arkansas · 9.10 MI No of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000M0038

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,164 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location9.10 MI No of JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13157, -90.81143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,164 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-12/L-9.89 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.