US Bridges

Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.1 M E SH 133 · Structure no. 000000000023424

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilliams Avenue-Cs
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 M E SH 133
RouteCity Street 62490
Coordinates33.10921, -91.95293
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Avenue-Cs over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.