US Bridges

Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.71 MI North I-40 - I-55 · Structure no. 000000000023054

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch is a steel other carrying Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2007. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBills GRILL/Z-D/.7
CrossesUnion Pacific RR Ditch
Location0.71 MI North I-40 - I-55
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates35.17001, -90.16453
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic101 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bills GRILL/Z-D/.7 over Union Pacific RR Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.