US Bridges

Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.1 Miles West of SH 50 · Structure no. 000000000024333

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21 is a steel culvert carrying Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBucklake Rd.
CrossesDitch Number 21
Location3.1 Miles West of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20639, -90.38041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bucklake Rd. over Ditch Number 21?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.