US Bridges

CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 2.2 Miles South JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 000000000023373

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-517/Z-I/L-3.43
CrossesDitch
Location2.2 Miles South JCT SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 517
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29251, -90.95535
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 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-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-517/Z-I/L-3.43 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.