US Bridges

North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 100 S. JCT Woodrow St. · Structure no. 000000000021362

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Culberhouse
CrossesLost Creek Ditch
Location100 S. JCT Woodrow St.
RouteCity Street 14165
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85031, -90.71254
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Culberhouse over Lost Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.