US Bridges

SH 10 over Ditch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI East JCT SH 307 · Structure no. 0000000000M0309

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
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 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI East JCT SH 307
RouteState Highway 10
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09139, -93.44556
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,295 (2018)
Projected traffic4,690 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$268,000
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. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Ditch carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.