US Bridges

CR 37 Newton over Ditch

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.6 Miles South of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000023999

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 Newton over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 37 Newton over Ditch in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 37 Newton
CrossesDitch
Location1.6 Miles South of the Jc
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates35.89025, -93.00583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 37 Newton over Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 37 Newton over Ditch carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 Newton over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 Newton over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.