US Bridges

CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles SW of Harrisbur · Structure no. 000000000021495

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38-G(REYNOLDS)
CrossesMccracken Ditch
Location2.5 Miles SW of Harrisbur
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53521, -90.76778
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38-G(REYNOLDS) over Mccracken Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.