US Bridges

MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.05N of SH 7 B · Structure no. 0000000000X1252

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMAPLEAVE@SH7B
CrossesDitch
Location0.05N of SH 7 B
RouteCity Street 35820
Coordinates33.36427, -92.72253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2005)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2025
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is MAPLEAVE@SH7B over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns MAPLEAVE@SH7B over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.