US Bridges

SH 80 over Ditch

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.87 MI E of Scott CO L. · Structure no. 0000000000M1483

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Ditch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesDitch
Location2.87 MI E of Scott CO L.
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.9748, -93.65881
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic902 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 80 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 80 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 80 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.