US Bridges

CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.39 M W SH 140 · Structure no. 000000000018685

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 90- B
CrossesRivervale Outlet Ditch
Location1.39 M W SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.59627, -90.42542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 90- B over Rivervale Outlet Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.