US Bridges

CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1 MI S of Paneway · Structure no. 000000000022120

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 708-H Kent RD
CrossesDitch #35
Location1 MI S of Paneway
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates35.52919, -90.5161
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 708-H Kent RD over Ditch #35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.