US Bridges

CR W780 - H over Ditch #1

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 3 MI SW of Athelstan · Structure no. 000000000021178

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W780 - H over Ditch #1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR W780 - H over Ditch #1 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR W780 - H
CrossesDitch #1
Location3 MI SW of Athelstan
RouteCounty Highway 0W780
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.65654, -90.19188
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W780 - H over Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W780 - H over Ditch #1 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR W780 - H over Ditch #1 carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W780 - H over Ditch #1?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR W780 - H over Ditch #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.