US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.05 Miles North of SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X1058

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesSH-1/SEC-11/L6.78
CrossesDitch
Location3.05 Miles North of SH 1B
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.99074, -90.81827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2014)
Projected traffic2,299 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-11/L6.78 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-11/L6.78 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.