CR 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch
GoodCraighead County, Arkansas · 1 MI N E of Childress · Structure no. 000000000021550
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 538 - B over Mud Slough 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 538 - B over Mud Slough 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CR 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch?
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 538 - B over Mud Slough Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.