US Bridges

N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .02 MI No of Bufford ST · Structure no. 000000000019492

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 years old, older 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Cherry Forest Ci
CrossesDitch
Location.02 MI No of Bufford ST
RouteCity Street 10580
Coordinates35.01574, -90.79307
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2018)
Projected traffic817 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is N Cherry Forest Ci 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N Cherry Forest Ci over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.