US Bridges

CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 67 · Structure no. 000000000022910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR79-POLUCA RD
CrossesMain Ditch
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH 67
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.28723, -90.91582
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR79-POLUCA 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR79-POLUCA RD over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.