US Bridges

Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 6.2 MI East JCT 30 & 6 · Structure no. 000000000012247

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3 is a concrete tee beam carrying Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RIVER/Z-DN/6.2
CrossesDitch Number 3
Location6.2 MI East JCT 30 & 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35504, -90.18187
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic286 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3 carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Old RIVER/Z-DN/6.2 over Ditch Number 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.