US Bridges

W. 3rd St. over Ditch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W of SH 31 · Structure no. 0000000000X0942

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 3rd St. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. 3rd St. over Ditch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. 3rd St.
CrossesDitch
Location0.5 MI W of SH 31
RouteCity Street 64474
Coordinates34.78617, -91.91264
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. 3rd St. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 3rd St. over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W. 3rd St. over Ditch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 3rd St. over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W. 3rd St. over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.