US Bridges

W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.57 MI W Main Street-Pb · Structure no. 000000000022360

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain is a concrete culvert carrying W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,163 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. 17th Street-Cs
CrossesHarding Drain
Location1.57 MI W Main Street-Pb
RouteCity Street 64690
Coordinates34.21275, -92.02912
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,163 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W. 17th Street-Cs over Harding Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.