US Bridges

CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .5 Mi. W of HWY 135 Sec 2 · Structure no. 000000000023737

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 880 - a
CrossesDitch No 5
Location.5 Mi. W of HWY 135 Sec 2
RouteCounty Highway 880
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71544, -90.34933
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5 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 880 - a over Ditch No 5 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 880 - a over Ditch No 5?

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 880 - a over Ditch No 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.