US Bridges

SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch

Good

White County, Arkansas · .10 East SH 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X1526

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH13 Searcy Bypass
CrossesDitch
Location.10 East SH 16
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates35.26917, -91.74694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH13 Searcy Bypass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH13 Searcy Bypass over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.