US Bridges

CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 4 MI NE of Caraway · Structure no. 000000000022372

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR N69 - I
CrossesDitch No. 7
Location4 MI NE of Caraway
RouteCounty Highway 0N69
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78725, -90.24932
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7 carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR N69 - I over Ditch No. 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.