US Bridges

CR 38 over Ditch 4

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E US 165-WILMOT · Structure no. 000000000023417

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Ditch 4 is a steel culvert carrying CR 38 over Ditch 4 in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesDitch 4
Location2.0 MI E US 165-WILMOT
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.0551, -91.52937
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 38 over Ditch 4 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 over Ditch 4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 over Ditch 4 carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over Ditch 4?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 38 over Ditch 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.