US Bridges

CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · .8 MI E Cord 29 & 109 · Structure no. 000000000019898

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 56/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCow Lake Ditch
Location.8 MI E Cord 29 & 109
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49406, -91.05917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 56/JACKSON Co. over Cow Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.