US Bridges

CR 616-H over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .75 MI S & 2 MI W Bay · Structure no. 000000000023669

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 616-H over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 616-H over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 616-H
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.75 MI S & 2 MI W Bay
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.7337, -90.59422
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 616-H over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 616-H 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 616-H over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 616-H 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 616-H over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.