US Bridges

CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1

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Poinsett County, Arkansas · .79 M E of SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000022657

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 32-C- Kimberly
CrossesDitch # 1
Location.79 M E of SH 163
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.59888, -90.64275
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 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 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1 carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32-C- Kimberly over Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.