US Bridges

Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .45 MI S of Nettleton · Structure no. 000000000021532

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow RD
CrossesTurtle Creek Ditch
Location.45 MI S of Nettleton
RouteCity Street 62620
Coordinates35.81147, -90.65102
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

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 Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow RD over Turtle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over Turtle Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.