US Bridges

CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 8 MI SE of Rector · Structure no. 000000000021916

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2007. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 508 - a
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location8 MI SE of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23744, -90.14677
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2007
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 508 - a over Drainage 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 July 2024.

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

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 508 - a over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.