US Bridges

S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.13 M SE of SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000019293

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Gurdon St.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.13 M SE of SH 8
RouteCity Street 24120
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45606, -93.68166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic676 by 2007
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 S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Gurdon St. over Drainage 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 S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Gurdon St. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.