US Bridges

CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .86 Mi. E. Jct. Cr. 297 · Structure no. 000000000016041

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35 is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2004. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270-C-COTTONWOO
CrossesDitch # 35
Location.86 Mi. E. Jct. Cr. 297
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54304, -90.48631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35 carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270-C-COTTONWOO over Ditch # 35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.