US Bridges

CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 3 MI S of Mcdougal · Structure no. 000000000004883

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2007. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 53-H (911= 256)
CrossesCache & No 1 Ditch
Location3 MI S of Mcdougal
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39068, -90.39895
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic147 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53-H (911= 256) over Cache & No 1 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.