US Bridges

CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 5 MI N of Holly Island · Structure no. 000000000011299

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 86-B (911=540)
CrossesDitch
Location5 MI N of Holly Island
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33078, -90.14406
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 86-B (911=540) over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86-B (911=540) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 86-B (911=540) over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.