US Bridges

CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3 MI NE of Burdette · Structure no. 000000000015251

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 85-A (911=N759)
CrossesDitch No 6
Location3 MI NE of Burdette
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83466, -89.87357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (1987)
Projected traffic112 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6 carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85-A (911=N759) over Ditch No 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.