US Bridges

Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.59 MI North JCT CR 356 · Structure no. 000000000023583

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13 is a steel other carrying Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBardwell RD/E/2.59
CrossesDitch Number 13
Location2.59 MI North JCT CR 356
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24379, -90.49567
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bardwell RD/E/2.59 over Ditch Number 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.