US Bridges

I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .01 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000X0507

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesI-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1
CrossesDitch
Location.01 MI N SH 264
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.25485, -94.14737
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-49 Frnt RD Bnt 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.