US Bridges

Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch

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Jackson County, Arkansas · JCT SH 145 & Estelle ST · Structure no. 000000000021594

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckerman/Estelle
CrossesDitch
LocationJCT SH 145 & Estelle ST
RouteCity Street 18810
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73654, -91.19831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckerman/Estelle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckerman/Estelle over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.