US Bridges

Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .78 MI E of HWY 49 · Structure no. 000000000022098

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Race ST over Turtle Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,066 by 2012. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace ST
CrossesTurtle Creek Ditch
Location.78 MI E of HWY 49
RouteCity Street 47460
Coordinates35.81383, -90.65504
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,066 by 2012
Trucks2%
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 Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch built?

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

What condition is Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m).

Who owns Race ST over Turtle Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.