US Bridges

CR 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles SE of Marmaduke · Structure no. 000000000022569

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch in Greene 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2007. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 842 - B
CrossesHurricane Ditch
Location2.5 Miles SE of Marmaduke
RouteCounty Highway 842
Coordinates36.17189, -90.33795
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic491 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 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 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 842 - B over Hurricane 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 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 842 - B over Hurricane Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.