US Bridges

US-70/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.42 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000M1337

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-70/SEC18/L17.98 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,712 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC18/L17.98
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.42 MI West of JCT SH 1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99381, -90.81874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,712 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is US-70/SEC18/L17.98 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-70/SEC18/L17.98 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.