US Bridges

US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 4.2 MI E JCT US 64/SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000003264

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1 is a concrete slab carrying US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/SEC-17/L7.21
CrossesDitch Number 1
Location4.2 MI E JCT US 64/SH 118
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2619, -90.3869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2018)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$681,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1 carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/SEC-17/L7.21 over Ditch Number 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.