US Bridges

Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .75 Miles North of 165 · Structure no. 000000000012237

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan Grove/Z-Fe
CrossesDitch
Location.75 Miles North of 165
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.23355, -90.30009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic467 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Grove/Z-Fe over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.