US Bridges

CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4

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Craighead County, Arkansas · So JCT CR 75&681 · Structure no. 000000000021759

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 884 - a
CrossesDitch No 4
LocationSo JCT CR 75&681
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70847, -90.29138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic8 (1987)
Projected traffic11 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 884 - a over Ditch No 4 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4 carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 884 - a over Ditch No 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.