US Bridges

SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E Ouachita CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0158

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98
CrossesDitch
Location2.3 MI E Ouachita CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.36764, -92.73869
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2018)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7B S-2B Lm 3.98 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.