US Bridges

CR 876 - a over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S & 5 MI W Caraway · Structure no. 000000000022324

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 876 - a over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 876 - a over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 876 - a
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.5 MI S & 5 MI W Caraway
RouteCounty Highway 876
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72449, -90.41474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 876 - a over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 876 - a over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 876 - a over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 876 - a over Drainage 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 876 - a over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.