US Bridges

CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.4 Miles North of SH 284 · Structure no. 000000000021961

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch is a steel other carrying CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over 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 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-521/Z-G/L-7.0
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 Miles North of SH 284
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21646, -90.98749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-521/Z-G/L-7.0 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.