US Bridges

US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 5.8 M. W. Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000X1372

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 49 Side Ent.
CrossesSide Ditch
Location5.8 M. W. Jct. US 63
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.77768, -90.79903
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 Side Ent. over Side 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 49 Side Ent. over Side Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.