US Bridges

MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI West SH 131 Int · Structure no. 000000000023115

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch is a steel other carrying MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56
CrossesDitch
Location1.56 MI West SH 131 Int
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11874, -90.33761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 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 MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns MUDLINE/Z-B/L-1.56 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.