US Bridges

CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .5 MI W of Sterling Sprg · Structure no. 000000000021161

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 324 - E
CrossesBig Creek Ditch
Location.5 MI W of Sterling Sprg
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates35.92302, -90.72029
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2018)
Projected traffic252 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 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 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 324 - E over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 324 - E over Big Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.