US Bridges

CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI West Lester · Structure no. 000000000004657

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2007. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 928 - C
CrossesThompson Creek Ditch
Location1.5 MI West Lester
RouteCounty Highway 928
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8776, -90.48566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 928 - C over Thompson Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.