US Bridges

CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 4 MI NW of Corning · Structure no. 000000000023309

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 172 - E
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI NW of Corning
RouteCounty Highway 172
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47026, -90.6154
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 172 - E over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 172 - E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172 - E over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.