US Bridges

CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3.25 MI NW of Dell · Structure no. 000000000020254

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 305-J
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.25 MI NW of Dell
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89695, -90.07437
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
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$641,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 305-J 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 305-J over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.