US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 over Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI North of JCT SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X1172

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,176
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 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 3,176 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16
CrossesDitch
Location1.9 MI North of JCT SH 1B
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.96762, -90.81234
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic3,176 (2018)
Projected traffic2,299 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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/L-5.16 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 over Ditch carry?

About 3,176 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-11/L-5.16 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.