US Bridges

CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch

Poor

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.01 North of SH 350 · Structure no. 0000000000X1562

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-651/Z-G/L-0.01
CrossesSide Ditch
Location0.01 North of SH 350
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16303, -90.81108
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR-651/Z-G/L-0.01 over Side Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.