US Bridges

CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · .97MI E of JCT CR41 & 203 · Structure no. 000000000022481

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 203/JACKSON Co.
CrossesDitch
Location.97MI E of JCT CR41 & 203
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.6748, -91.14924
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 203/JACKSON Co. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 203/JACKSON Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.