US Bridges

CR 37 Newton over Ditch

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · .45 MI S JCT SH74 & CR37 · Structure no. 000000000022151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 Newton over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 37 Newton over Ditch in Newton 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 37 Newton
CrossesDitch
Location.45 MI S JCT SH74 & CR37
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates35.90653, -92.99907
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 37 Newton over Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 37 Newton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37 Newton over Ditch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 Newton over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 37 Newton over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.