US Bridges

SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI E JCT SH 38 & SH50 · Structure no. 0000000000M3329

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60
CrossesDitch
Location0.8 MI E JCT SH 38 & SH50
RouteState Highway 50
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02289, -90.67515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic666 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC-1/L-3.60 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.