US Bridges

W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.11 MI SE JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 0000000000X1512

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Drew Ave.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.11 MI SE JCT SH 18
RouteCity Street 16720
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89106, -90.36087
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Drew Ave. over Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns W. Drew Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.