US Bridges

Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI W JCT SH 131 · Structure no. 000000000022455

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15 is a steel other carrying Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 286 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMudline RD/Z-B/L-0
CrossesDitch No. 15
Location0.55 MI W JCT SH 131
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11863, -90.31986
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic286 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 Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15 carry?

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

How long is Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mudline RD/Z-B/L-0 over Ditch No. 15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.