Buford Ave Forest over Ditch
GoodPosted for loadSt. Francis County, Arkansas · .61 West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000019504
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buford Ave Forest over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buford Ave Forest over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,242 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buford Ave Forest over Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buford Ave Forest 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 Buford Ave Forest over Ditch carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buford Ave Forest over Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Buford Ave Forest over Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.