US Bridges

Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · .85 MI E JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000021289

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch is a steel other carrying Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 10 Z-G
CrossesSouth Boat Ditch
Location.85 MI E JCT SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03745, -93.20865
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 10 Z-G over South Boat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.