US Bridges

SH 10 over Ditch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 14.01 MI East of Logan CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0308

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Ditch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,728 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesDitch
Location14.01 MI East of Logan CO
RouteState Highway 10
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09969, -93.47608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,728 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.