US Bridges

Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 1.2 Miles E JCT 20 & 5 · Structure no. 000000000004918

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2013. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD 20-3.94 -E
CrossesField Bayou Ditch
Location1.2 Miles E JCT 20 & 5
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.33557, -93.63367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 20-3.94 -E over Field Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.