US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 over Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI North of JCT SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X1173

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09
CrossesDitch
Location2.4 MI North of JCT SH 1B
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98118, -90.814
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks12%
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/-L6.09 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 over Ditch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SH-1/SEC-11/-L6.09 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.