US Bridges

N Water Forest Cit over Ditch

GoodPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .21 North of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019498

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Water Forest Cit over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Water Forest Cit over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Water Forest Cit
CrossesDitch
Location.21 North of US 70
RouteCity Street 60860
Coordinates35.01111, -90.79554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,543 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 Water Forest Cit over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Water Forest Cit 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 Water Forest Cit over Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Water Forest Cit over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Water Forest Cit over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.