US Bridges

S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI S US 278-WILMAR · Structure no. 000000000022783

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 7th Street-Cs
CrossesDitch
Location0.07 MI S US 278-WILMAR
RouteCity Street 64550
Coordinates33.62812, -91.92965
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2018)
Projected traffic669 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 7th Street-Cs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S 7th Street-Cs over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.