US Bridges

CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W US65-MCMILLANCRN · Structure no. 0000000000M4106

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2012. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 144 (off SH144)
CrossesDitch
Location2.7 MI W US65-MCMILLANCRN
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates33.38806, -91.35572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2012
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 144 (off SH144) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 144 (off SH144) over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.