US Bridges

Prince Drive over Ditch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E of Toad Suck Dam · Structure no. 000000000022013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Prince Drive over Ditch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2012. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Drive
CrossesDitch
Location2.3 MI E of Toad Suck Dam
RouteCity Street 46670
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08686, -92.50211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2012
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Prince Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Prince Drive over Ditch carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prince Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Prince Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.