US Bridges

Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.78 MI E Int CR 8 & 15 · Structure no. 000000000004627

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCr-Marlinswamp/Z-G
CrossesOutlet Ditch
Location3.78 MI E Int CR 8 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40989, -90.32868
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2007
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cr-Marlinswamp/Z-G over Outlet Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.