US Bridges

US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI East of JCT SH 259 · Structure no. 0000000000M1334

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-18/L8.42
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI East of JCT SH 259
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95106, -90.97733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US-70/SEC-18/L8.42 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.