US Bridges

Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI W I-530 (landfill) · Structure no. 000000000021376

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2004. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesGravel Pit Road-Cr
CrossesDitch
Location1.0 MI W I-530 (landfill)
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates34.34685, -92.18778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pit Road-Cr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pit Road-Cr over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.