US Bridges

CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .34 MI E JCT US71 & CR 55 · Structure no. 000000000015080

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD 55 - C -0.34
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.34 MI E JCT US71 & CR 55
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates33.5185, -94.0383
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 55 - C -0.34 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 55 - C -0.34 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.