US Bridges

Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 0.2M S Greenwood Hollow R · Structure no. 000000000010955

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 6 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLucerne Rd. (city)
CrossesDitch
Location0.2M S Greenwood Hollow R
RouteCity Street 707
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37968, -93.73517
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic92 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucerne Rd. (city) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lucerne Rd. (city) over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.