US Bridges

CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W of Bard · Structure no. 000000000013374

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR51-B (911=853)
CrossesLocust Creek Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of Bard
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07306, -90.38639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR51-B (911=853) over Locust Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.