US Bridges

Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E SH 343-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000023866

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Fischer-Cr
CrossesKing Bayou Ditch
Location0.4 MI E SH 343-STUTTGART
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46539, -91.58816
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Gregory Fischer-Cr over King Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.