US Bridges

SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 0.51 MI E JCT SH 17 & 37 · Structure no. 0000000000M0822

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45
CrossesMill Ditch
Location0.51 MI E JCT SH 17 & 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29797, -91.19123
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic798 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill 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-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch carry?

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

How long is SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH-37/SEC-1/L-0.45 over Mill Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.