US Bridges

CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI N JCT CR 3 & US 79 · Structure no. 000000000020549

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-403/Z-F/L-6.68
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.8 MI N JCT CR 3 & US 79
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80285, -90.81096
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR-403/Z-F/L-6.68 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.