US Bridges

CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.34MI No SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000015981

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
107
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87-B- Portis RD
CrossesDitch No 1
Location1.34MI No SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63241, -90.3587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (1987)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1 carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87-B- Portis RD over Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.