US Bridges

SH 5/STONE County over Ditch

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 15.9 MI N JCT SH 14 & 5 · Structure no. 0000000000X0094

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5/STONE County over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5/STONE County over Ditch in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5/STONE County
CrossesDitch
Location15.9 MI N JCT SH 14 & 5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09903, -92.14012
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2018)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 5/STONE County over Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5/STONE County 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5/STONE County over Ditch carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5/STONE County over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 5/STONE County over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.