US Bridges

Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.31 MI W of Rattlesnake · Structure no. 000000000023545

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047 is a concrete slab carrying Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesGin Creek RD
CrossesDitch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047
Location0.31 MI W of Rattlesnake
RouteState Lands Road 22450
Coordinates35.20107, -94.03909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gin Creek RD over Ditch-Ft. Chaffee Br 047?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.