US Bridges

CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1

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Craighead County, Arkansas · 4 MI S 2 MI W Caraway · Structure no. 000000000021210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 837 -A
CrossesDitch No. 1
Location4 MI S 2 MI W Caraway
RouteCounty Highway 837
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.701, -90.37572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 837 -A over Ditch No. 1 built?

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

What condition is CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1 carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 837 -A over Ditch No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.