US Bridges

Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .25 MI N HWY 63B JCT · Structure no. 000000000004705

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2014. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd ST (e)
CrossesLost Creek Ditch
Location.25 MI N HWY 63B JCT
RouteCity Street 20440
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85019, -90.7214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2014
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 Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd ST (e) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd ST (e) over Lost Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.