US Bridges

CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.87 Miles West of SH 85 · Structure no. 000000000022318

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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-342/Z-H/L-1.87
CrossesDitch
Location1.87 Miles West of SH 85
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49663, -90.80765
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-342/Z-H/L-1.87 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.