US Bridges

CR/447 White Co. over Ditch

Poor

White County, Arkansas · .1 M N JCT CO RD 52 · Structure no. 000000000018342

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR/447 White Co. over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR/447 White Co. over Ditch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR/447 White Co.
CrossesDitch
Location.1 M N JCT CO RD 52
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08301, -91.81079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2018)
Projected traffic458 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR/447 White Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR/447 White Co. over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR/447 White Co. over Ditch carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR/447 White Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR/447 White Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.