US Bridges

Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH18 · Structure no. 000000000022028

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Kathleen St-C over Drainage 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKathleen St-C
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH18
RouteCity Street 31060
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8274, -90.64072
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic323 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Kathleen St-C over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kathleen St-C over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.