US Bridges

Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 22 Miles from Int CR 30 · Structure no. 000000000018823

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9 is a concrete channel beam carrying Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2007. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSmokey Alley/Z-Fw
CrossesDitch Number 9
Location22 Miles from Int CR 30
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31609, -90.38721
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2018)
Projected traffic451 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 Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9 carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Alley/Z-Fw over Ditch Number 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.