US Bridges

Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · .5 Miles South JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000022070

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGazzola/Brinkley
CrossesDitch
Location.5 Miles South JCT US 70
RouteCity Street 22010
Coordinates34.88154, -91.17089
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic208 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gazzola/Brinkley over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.