US Bridges

N Division Forest over Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .64 North of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019493

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Division Forest over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying N Division Forest over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Division Forest
CrossesDitch
Location.64 North of US 70
RouteCity Street 16040
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01715, -90.78977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,610 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 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 N Division Forest over Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Division Forest 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Division Forest over Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Division Forest over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Division Forest over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.