US Bridges

CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1 Mile West of JCT SH 85 · Structure no. 000000000015821

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-338/Z-H/L-1.0
CrossesDitch
Location1 Mile West of JCT SH 85
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50762, -90.79097
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-338/Z-H/L-1.0 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.