US Bridges

CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · .9 Miles E of CR 834 · Structure no. 000000000022669

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 855 - B
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location.9 Miles E of CR 834
RouteCounty Highway 855
Coordinates36.06972, -90.36155
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 855 - B over Big Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 855 - B over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.