US Bridges

Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1 M S.& 5 M.W. of Needham · Structure no. 000000000022027

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesDorton Road- I
CrossesLateral Ditch
Location1 M S.& 5 M.W. of Needham
RouteCity Street 179
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79979, -90.59287
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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

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 Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorton Road- I over Lateral 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dorton Road- I over Lateral Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.