US Bridges

Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI E SH 343-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000020505

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch is a steel other carrying Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLuther D Road-Cr
CrossesKing Bayou Ditch
Location1.1 MI E SH 343-STUTTGART
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42843, -91.57517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2018)
Projected traffic106 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Luther D Road-Cr over King Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.