US Bridges

CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2 Mi. W of Rivervale · Structure no. 000000000022392

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
69
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 95-B Collegefrm
CrossesDitch No. 56
Location2 Mi. W of Rivervale
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.672, -90.37608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (1987)
Projected traffic86 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56 carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 95-B Collegefrm over Ditch No. 56?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.