US Bridges

Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.6 Mile West Int 51 & 14 · Structure no. 000000000022084

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19 is a steel other carrying Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6
CrossesDitch Number 19
Location3.6 Mile West Int 51 & 14
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates35.11889, -90.37315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19 carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mud LINE/Z-B/L-3.6 over Ditch Number 19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.