US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI East JCT of SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000003575

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-3/L9.478
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.8 MI East JCT of SH 163
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36301, -90.63012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic479 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-3/L9.478 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.