US Bridges

CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.01 Miles Left SH 42 · Structure no. 000000000021631

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-146/SH42
CrossesLeft Side Ditch
Location0.01 Miles Left SH 42
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36696, -90.37233
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2028
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-146/SH42 over Left Side 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR-146/SH42 over Left Side Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.