US Bridges

Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.01 MI East of Gilmore · Structure no. 000000000017891

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGilmore RD/ZD/L1.0
CrossesDitch Number 1
Location1.01 MI East of Gilmore
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41078, -90.26942
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic508 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmore RD/ZD/L1.0 over Ditch Number 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.