US Bridges

CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.68 MI N US 82-MONTROSE · Structure no. 000000000021918

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2017. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCR35/SHELTONTURNER
CrossesDitch
Location1.68 MI N US 82-MONTROSE
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.32655, -91.42905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR35/SHELTONTURNER over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.