US Bridges

CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · .2 Miles East JCT CR 123 · Structure no. 000000000004560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-218/Z-D/L-0.77
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.2 Miles East JCT CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates34.56926, -90.68516
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-218/Z-D/L-0.77 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.