US Bridges

CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 1.3 M.E.. of JCT 1&47 · Structure no. 000000000021712

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch is a steel other carrying CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 47 - F- 5.54
CrossesDitch
Location1.3 M.E.. of JCT 1&47
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.06482, -93.7725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 - F- 5.54 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.