US Bridges

NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.09 MI East of Md. Ameri · Structure no. 000000000024002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch is a steel other carrying NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09
CrossesDitch
Location1.09 MI East of Md. Ameri
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1758, -90.2023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (18.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NEWSOM/Z-EE/1.09 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.