US Bridges

CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 4 MI So. of Rector · Structure no. 000000000022284

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2007. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500 - a
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI So. of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20422, -90.28763
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 500 - a over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 - a over Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 - a over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.