US Bridges

CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI E Marked Tree · Structure no. 000000000021039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2007. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R
CrossesDitch No 1
Location1.26 MI E Marked Tree
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52696, -90.38205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic246 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74-A(MIDSOUTH R over Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.