US Bridges

CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 3 North of JCT CR 135 & 9 · Structure no. 000000000020813

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch is a steel other carrying CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-239/Z-D/L-7.86
CrossesDitch
Location3 North of JCT CR 135 & 9
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67834, -90.66111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR-239/Z-D/L-7.86 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.