US Bridges

Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch

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Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI E SH 130-ALMYRA · Structure no. 000000000021346

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch is a steel other carrying Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVice Road-Cr 41
CrossesWildcat Ditch
Location0.75 MI E SH 130-ALMYRA
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44634, -91.40371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1987)
Projected traffic12 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Vice Road-Cr 41 over Wildcat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.