US Bridges

F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 2.45 MI So JCT SH 90 · Structure no. 000000000021395

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesF Ent 141-05-4.12
CrossesHWY RD Ditch
Location2.45 MI So JCT SH 90
RouteState Highway 141
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.29928, -90.44347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns F Ent 141-05-4.12 over HWY RD Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.