US Bridges

W School ST over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .2MI W of HWY 49 · Structure no. 000000000023667

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W School ST over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying W School ST over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW School ST
CrossesDitch
Location.2MI W of HWY 49
RouteCity Street 62
Coordinates35.90744, -90.59175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W School ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W School ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W School ST over Ditch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W School ST over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W School ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.