US Bridges

CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI West SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000022997

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 23-GWD Thompson
CrossesMccracken Ditch
Location2.4 MI West SH 1
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.51115, -90.77753
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic232 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23-GWD Thompson over Mccracken Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.