US Bridges

CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .49 MI E of CR N423 · Structure no. 000000000022875

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR W230 - C
CrossesDitch # 21
Location.49 MI E of CR N423
RouteCounty Highway 0W230
Coordinates35.90881, -90.05351
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2025
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 CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21 carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR W230 - C over Ditch # 21?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.