US Bridges

CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.58 S of JCT SH 463 · Structure no. 000000000021494

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 621 - H
CrossesBay Ditch
Location1.58 S of JCT SH 463
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75879, -90.60786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

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 621 - H over Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 621 - H over Bay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 621 - H over Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.