US Bridges

CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI So CR 225 & SH 364 · Structure no. 000000000022004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch is a steel other carrying CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-251/Z-E/L-5.07
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI So CR 225 & SH 364
RouteCounty Highway 251
Coordinates35.32487, -90.82594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-251/Z-E/L-5.07 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.