US Bridges

CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.35 Miles South CR 34&7 · Structure no. 0000000000X0651

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-537/Z-D/L-0.35
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 Miles South CR 34&7
RouteCounty Highway 537
Coordinates35.14105, -90.44485
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2018)
Projected traffic277 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR-537/Z-D/L-0.35 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.