US Bridges

CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 2 MI South of Rector · Structure no. 000000000022363

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough 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.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74-A (911=508)
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location2 MI South of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.2405, -90.25523
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic131 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74-A (911=508) over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.