US Bridges

CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.60 North SH 42 · Structure no. 000000000021960

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch is a steel other carrying CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-105/Z-F/L-2.21
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 North SH 42
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40706, -91.01967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-105/Z-F/L-2.21 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.