US Bridges

Thomas DR over Ditch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 6MI NE JCT SH 7 & US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X0402

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas DR over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas DR over Ditch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThomas DR
CrossesDitch
Location6MI NE JCT SH 7 & US 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.28722, -93.17634
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2028
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

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 Thomas DR over Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas DR over Ditch carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas DR over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Thomas DR over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.