US Bridges

US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 5.59 Miles East JCT SH 50 · Structure no. 000000000001166

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14 is a concrete tee beam carrying US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC20/L5.590
CrossesDitch Number 14
Location5.59 Miles East JCT SH 50
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14743, -90.3018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC20/L5.590 over Ditch Number 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.