US Bridges

CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E of City Limits · Structure no. 000000000021327

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 604 - H
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location1.5 MI E of City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77719, -90.62479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic221 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 604 - H over Whiteman 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 604 - H over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.