US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 2.65 Miles East of JCT US · Structure no. 000000000001808

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L5.092
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.65 Miles East of JCT US
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39641, -90.94949
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2019)
Projected traffic602 by 2028
Trucks7%
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

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-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L5.092 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.