US Bridges

E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · .1MI. So. of Ledbetter ST · Structure no. 000000000022477

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,128
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch in Jackson 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 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2007. 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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CarriesE. 1st Tuckerman
CrossesDitch
Location.1MI. So. of Ledbetter ST
RouteCity Street 64441
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72652, -91.20035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2018)
Projected traffic476 by 2007
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 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 E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch built?

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

What condition is E. 1st Tuckerman over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch?

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

Who owns E. 1st Tuckerman over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.