US Bridges

Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .32 MI W CO RD 12 · Structure no. 000000000016291

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Mt. Rd. - E
CrossesDitch
Location.32 MI W CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46664, -93.20228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Mt. Rd. - E over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.