US Bridges

CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1 Mile North JCT SH 242 · Structure no. 000000000024292

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 245/Z-D/L-1.37
CrossesDitch
Location1 Mile North JCT SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates34.60916, -90.72224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 245/Z-D/L-1.37 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.