US Bridges

C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · .5 Mi. W. of Jct. 7 & 47 · Structure no. 000000000022600

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2022. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.47 Zone F-3.50
CrossesEast Drainage Ditch
Location.5 Mi. W. of Jct. 7 & 47
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.07889, -93.75484
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C.R.47 Zone F-3.50 over East Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.