US Bridges

Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.92 MI S US 165-DEWITT · Structure no. 000000000021434

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch is a steel other carrying Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2014. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStamps DRIER-CR176
CrossesDitch
Location1.92 MI S US 165-DEWITT
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27074, -91.40318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stamps DRIER-CR176 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stamps DRIER-CR176 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.