US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 8.41 Miles SE of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005224

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
400 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2028. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-3/L8.419
CrossesRelief Ditch
Location8.41 Miles SE of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3598, -90.64826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic479 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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/L8.419 over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-3/L8.419 over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.