US Bridges

WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 7.97 MI South JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000017889

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19 is a concrete tee beam carrying WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9
CrossesDitch Number 19
Location7.97 MI South JCT US 64
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09598, -90.22951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic771 by 2007
Trucks8%
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

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 WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19 built?

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

What condition is WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19 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 WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns WAVERLEY/Z-C/L-1.9 over Ditch Number 19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.