US Bridges

CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.31 MI S US 82-MONTROSE · Structure no. 000000000023420

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch is a steel other carrying CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR30/RUBY Mcgehee
CrossesDitch
Location1.31 MI S US 82-MONTROSE
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.27963, -91.45983
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR30/RUBY Mcgehee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR30/RUBY Mcgehee over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.