US Bridges

N Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .68 Miles North of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019496

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Rosser Forest Ci
CrossesDitch
Location.68 Miles North of US 70
RouteCity Street 50090
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01842, -90.78849
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2019)
Projected traffic1,268 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 Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is N Rosser Forest Ci 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 Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Rosser 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Rosser Forest Ci over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.