US Bridges

CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · South City Lmts of Bay · Structure no. 000000000020647

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 623 - I
CrossesDitch No. 6
LocationSouth City Lmts of Bay
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73583, -90.55422
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic352 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 623 - I over Ditch No. 6 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6 carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 623 - I over Ditch No. 6?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.