US Bridges

SH 10 over Ditch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 8.96 MI East of JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000M0311

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
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 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesDitch
Location8.96 MI East of JCT SH 27
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates35.05044, -93.25044
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46 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 traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 10 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Ditch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% 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.