US Bridges

Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .7 M W of JCT CR143&SH463 · Structure no. 000000000021931

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2007. 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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CarriesIngles RD Sec H
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location.7 M W of JCT CR143&SH463
RouteCity Street 143
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.792, -90.63149
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic224 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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 Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman 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 Ingles RD Sec H over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.