US Bridges

Pacific Ave.Sec C over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .83 MI E of Kathleen ST · Structure no. 000000000022031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Ave.Sec C over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pacific Ave.Sec 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 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 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).

CarriesPacific Ave.Sec C
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.83 MI E of Kathleen ST
RouteCity Street 43520
Coordinates35.83532, -90.61933
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 traffic238 (2018)
Projected traffic44 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 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 Pacific Ave.Sec C over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Pacific Ave.Sec 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 Pacific Ave.Sec C over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Ave.Sec 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 Pacific Ave.Sec C over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.