US Bridges

State Highway 80 over Ditch

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E JCT SH 250 · Structure no. 0000000000M1473

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 80 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 80 over Ditch in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Highway 80
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI E JCT SH 250
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.91582, -93.84353
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic649 (2018)
Projected traffic671 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Highway 80 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 80 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 80 over Ditch carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 80 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.