US Bridges

Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.0 Miles South of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000021926

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPort RD/Z-C/L2.0
CrossesFlood Ditch
Location2.0 Miles South of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12184, -90.18957
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Port RD/Z-C/L2.0 over Flood Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.