US Bridges

Race ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W JCT US 49 · Structure no. 000000000020779

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Race ST over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRace ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W JCT US 49
RouteCity Street 47460
Coordinates35.81398, -90.67285
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Race ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Race ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Race ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Race ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.