US Bridges

CR 870-H over Ditch 35

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .60 E JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000003459

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 870-H over Ditch 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 870-H over Ditch 35 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2013. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 870-H
CrossesDitch 35
Location.60 E JCT SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 870
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5402, -90.49249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 870-H over Ditch 35 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 870-H over Ditch 35 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 870-H over Ditch 35 carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 870-H over Ditch 35?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 870-H over Ditch 35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.