US Bridges

Independ. CR 37 over Ditch

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. W of SH 106 · Structure no. 000000000022349

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independ. CR 37 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Independ. CR 37 over Ditch in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2010. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndepend. CR 37
CrossesDitch
Location0.5 Mi. W of SH 106
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates35.81278, -91.77981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2010
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

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 Independ. CR 37 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independ. CR 37 over 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Independ. CR 37 over Ditch carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independ. CR 37 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Independ. CR 37 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.