US Bridges

CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.3 North of JCT SH 44 · Structure no. 000000000021513

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch is a steel other carrying CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 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-305/Z-C/L-0.30
CrossesMissouri Ditch
Location0.3 North of JCT SH 44
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49696, -90.69686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-305/Z-C/L-0.30 over Missouri Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.