US Bridges

448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .56 MI S of HWY 91 · Structure no. 000000000004538

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries448-G(LACY Drive)
CrossesLost Creek Ditch
Location.56 MI S of HWY 91
RouteCity Street 31650
Coordinates35.84387, -90.74844
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2018)
Projected traffic184 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 448-G(LACY Drive) over Lost Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.