US Bridges

I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N Collum Lane · Structure no. 0000000000X1063

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch in Crawford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,159 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Off/On Ramps
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI N Collum Lane
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.495, -94.24346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2011)
Projected traffic27,159 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns I-49 Off/On Ramps over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.