US Bridges

SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 8.10 SW JCT US 82 · Structure no. 000000000005784

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74
CrossesDry Ditch
Location8.10 SW JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.15152, -92.77572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 S-1 Lm 14.74 over Dry Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.