US Bridges

Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 155 Ft SW Webster RD · Structure no. DAPAMCPIN000001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRideout Road
CrossesRunoff Control Ditch
Location155 Ft SW Webster RD
Coordinates34.35334, -92.10096
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rideout Road over Runoff Control 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Rideout Road over Runoff Control Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.