US Bridges

N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.43 MI No SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000022030

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

About this bridge

N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Kathleen- 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 346 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Kathleen- C
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.43 MI No SH 18
RouteCity Street 30160
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83879, -90.63118
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic346 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 N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is N. Kathleen- 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 N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Kathleen- C over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.