US Bridges

CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47

Poor

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .8M W of JCT SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000021181

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 86-B- Alto RD
CrossesDitch No 47
Location.8M W of JCT SH 135
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.57001, -90.33576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47 carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 86-B- Alto RD over Ditch No 47?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.