US Bridges

Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.14 Miles No I-55 · Structure no. 000000000022883

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch is a steel other carrying Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBills Gril/Z-Ds
CrossesDitch
Location2.14 Miles No I-55
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18285, -90.17551
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bills Gril/Z-Ds over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bills Gril/Z-Ds over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.