US Bridges

CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .73 M E of JCT 48 & 49 · Structure no. 000000000004897

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2027. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 48 Hatche Coon
CrossesDitch No 10
Location.73 M E of JCT 48 & 49
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates35.63474, -90.6027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 Hatche Coon over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.