US Bridges

CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1 MI N JCT SH 373 · Structure no. 000000000022811

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3 is a steel culvert carrying CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40-H- Shaver LN
CrossesDitch No. 3
Location1 MI N JCT SH 373
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49281, -90.64555
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3 carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40-H- Shaver LN over Ditch No. 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.