US Bridges

CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E US65 Mitchville · Structure no. 000000000022565

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2017. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 31/ Kirtley Rd.
CrossesHenry Ditch
Location0.5 MI E US65 Mitchville
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.91233, -91.48277
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic179 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31/ Kirtley Rd. over Henry Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.