US Bridges

CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch

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Clay County, Arkansas · 1.07 E. of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000004839

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2020. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 536 - B
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location1.07 E. of US 49
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31648, -90.20107
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 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 traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 536 - B over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.