US Bridges

CR/96 White Co. over Ditch

Fair

White County, Arkansas · JCT Collins & Ditch 13 RD · Structure no. 000000000017502

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR/96 White Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR/96 White Co. over Ditch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR/96 White Co.
CrossesDitch
LocationJCT Collins & Ditch 13 RD
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29621, -91.55214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1987)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR/96 White Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR/96 White Co. 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR/96 White Co. over Ditch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR/96 White Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR/96 White Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.