US Bridges

CR 508 - a over DR Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.5 So Hargraves Corner · Structure no. 000000000020471

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 508 - a over DR Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 508 - a over DR Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 508 - a
CrossesDR Ditch
Location1.5 So Hargraves Corner
RouteCounty Highway 508
Coordinates36.23734, -90.22523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 508 - a over DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 508 - a over DR Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 508 - a over DR Ditch carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 508 - a over DR Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 508 - a over DR Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.