US Bridges

Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 7.12 MI North Int SH 218 · Structure no. 000000000020759

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2007. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBing Store/Z-Ewest
CrossesBrake Ditch
Location7.12 MI North Int SH 218
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25568, -90.39802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic559 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 Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch 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 Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bing Store/Z-Ewest over Brake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.