US Bridges

MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.58 So Int CR 26 & 101 · Structure no. 000000000020330

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58
CrossesDitch Number 9
Location2.58 So Int CR 26 & 101
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39059, -90.30539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 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 MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns MACEDONIA/Z-G/2.58 over Ditch Number 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.