US Bridges

CR 543 - F over Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 3MI SW of Clover Bend · Structure no. 000000000018080

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 543 - F over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 543 - F over Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 543 - F
CrossesDitch
Location3MI SW of Clover Bend
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94516, -91.12786
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 543 - F over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 543 - F 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 543 - F over Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 543 - F over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 543 - F over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.