US Bridges

Washington Drive over Ditch

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 125 W of Lincoln St. · Structure no. 000000000022629

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Drive over Ditch in Franklin 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 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Drive
CrossesDitch
Location125 W of Lincoln St.
RouteCity Street 60840
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29822, -94.04753
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Washington Drive over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Washington Drive over Ditch carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.