US Bridges

Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI W US 65-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000022708

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2008. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrookhaven St-Cs
CrossesDrainage Ditch-Desha CO
Location0.10 MI W US 65-DUMAS
RouteCity Street 7260
Coordinates33.87222, -91.48333
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven St-Cs over Drainage Ditch-Desha CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.