US Bridges

CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 4 MI SE of Fontaine · Structure no. 000000000021736

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 322 - F
CrossesGum Slough Ditch
Location4 MI SE of Fontaine
RouteCounty Highway 322
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97116, -90.78135
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1987)
Projected traffic13 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 322 - F over Gum Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 322 - F over Gum Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.