US Bridges

Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .12MI S Int. Hope&mcadams · Structure no. 000000000022843

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcadams Rd- C 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcadams Rd- C
CrossesDitch
Location.12MI S Int. Hope&mcadams
RouteCity Street 36840
Coordinates35.8378, -90.69265
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Mcadams Rd- C 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 Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mcadams Rd- C over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.