US Bridges

Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO

Poor

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W SH 15-FERDA · Structure no. 000000000021243

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFerda Road-Cr 80
CrossesMain Canal # 9 - Jeff CO
Location1.2 MI W SH 15-FERDA
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates34.46187, -91.97281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2007
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ferda Road-Cr 80 over Main Canal # 9 - Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.