US Bridges

Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch

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Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.60 MI E US 79-SORRELLS · Structure no. 000000000021486

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2014. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSorrells Road-Cr
CrossesDitch
Location1.60 MI E US 79-SORRELLS
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.15743, -92.07826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic243 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorrells 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrells Road-Cr over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.