US Bridges

CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · .69 MI SE of Piggott · Structure no. 000000000004731

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2014. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 80-B (911=548)
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location.69 MI SE of Piggott
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36721, -90.17388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2014
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 80-B (911=548) over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.