US Bridges

CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.3MI W JCT CR 16&103 · Structure no. 000000000023668

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 439 - H
CrossesFork Ditch
Location0.3MI W JCT CR 16&103
RouteCounty Highway 439
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76714, -90.75948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 439 - H over Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 439 - H over Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.