US Bridges

SH 66 Searcy over Ditch

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 8.42MI E JCT US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000M1208

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66 Searcy over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 66 Searcy over Ditch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 66 Searcy
CrossesDitch
Location8.42MI E JCT US 65
RouteState Highway 66
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85538, -92.44016
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2018)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 66 Searcy over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66 Searcy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 66 Searcy over Ditch carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 66 Searcy over Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH 66 Searcy over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.