US Bridges

CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1 MI SW Sedgwick · Structure no. 000000000024081

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch in Lawrence 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 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.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 717
CrossesWest Cache River Ditch
Location1 MI SW Sedgwick
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9651, -90.8757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 717 over West Cache River Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 717 over West Cache River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 717 over West Cache River Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.