US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.4MI. W JCT Wash/Mathews · Structure no. 000000000022806

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Ave. over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesDitch
Location0.4MI. W JCT Wash/Mathews
RouteCity Street 60840
Coordinates35.83832, -90.69064
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Ditch carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Washington Ave. over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.