US Bridges

CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 2 MI So of JCT CR529 & 1 · Structure no. 000000000004712

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-529/Z-I/L-4.35
CrossesCypress Ditch
Location2 MI So of JCT CR529 & 1
RouteCounty Highway 529
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27804, -90.98472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-529/Z-I/L-4.35 over Cypress Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.