1st Street over Ditch (city)
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Arkansas · .04 MI W of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019192
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street over Ditch (city) is a concrete slab carrying 1st Street over Ditch (city) in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street over Ditch (city) built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street over Ditch (city) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 1st Street over Ditch (city) carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 1st Street over Ditch (city)?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street over Ditch (city)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.