US Bridges

Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S HWY 18 & Comm DR · Structure no. 000000000020893

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCw Post Road-I
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI S HWY 18 & Comm DR
RouteCity Street 31602
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80693, -90.6069
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cw Post Road-I over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.