US Bridges

CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · .4 Miles N HWY 62 & CR 3 · Structure no. 000000000022844

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch in Randolph 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3-H-OLD Jackson
CrossesDitch
Location.4 Miles N HWY 62 & CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates36.2205, -91.16542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2024
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 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 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.