US Bridges

SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI S JCT I-55 & SH 77 · Structure no. 0000000000M1435

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2 is a concrete tee beam carrying SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70
CrossesDrainage Ditch Number 2
Location0.9 MI S JCT I-55 & SH 77
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38003, -90.26528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2018)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2 carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-77/SEC-5/L-0.70 over Drainage Ditch Number 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.