US Bridges

US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI West of SH 1 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M1336

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US70/SEC18/L17.388 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,114 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC18/L17.388
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.65 MI West of SH 1 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99095, -90.82856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,114 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 US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US70/SEC18/L17.388 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.