US Bridges

SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 8.42 MI NE of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M3876

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9 is a concrete tee beam carrying SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-50/SEC-4/L8.421
CrossesDitch Number 9
Location8.42 MI NE of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30706, -90.26539
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic297 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC-4/L8.421 over Ditch Number 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.