US Bridges

C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 4 MI S of JCT SH32 CR 51 · Structure no. 000000000023482

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch is a steel culvert carrying C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 51-F-4.81
CrossesGrassy Lake Ditch
Location4 MI S of JCT SH32 CR 51
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62433, -94.36016
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns C.R. 51-F-4.81 over Grassy Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.