US Bridges

CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5

PoorPosted for load

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.5 M W & 2 M S Caraway · Structure no. 000000000020652

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 876 - a
CrossesDitch Number 5
Location1.5 M W & 2 M S Caraway
RouteCounty Highway 876
Coordinates35.72255, -90.34923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5 carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 876 - a over Ditch Number 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.