US Bridges

SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.06 MI No of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M3609

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06
CrossesDitch
Location1.06 MI No of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28455, -91.19941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2028
Trucks11%
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-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 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-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-17/SEC-5/L-1.06 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.