US Bridges

L H Polk Drive over Ditch

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1 MI E SH 118 · Structure no. 000000000024146

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L H Polk Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying L H Polk Drive over Ditch in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL H Polk Drive
CrossesDitch
Location1 MI E SH 118
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.1976, -90.20214
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L H Polk Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is L H Polk Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does L H Polk Drive over Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L H Polk Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns L H Polk Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.