US Bridges

CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2MI No 5 MI E of Stokes · Structure no. 000000000004788

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2015. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73-C(FOWLER Rd)
CrossesMain Ditch
Location2MI No 5 MI E of Stokes
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3801, -90.83348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73-C(FOWLER Rd) over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.