US Bridges

W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .62 W of JCT SH 7& W B ST · Structure no. 000000000019335

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. B ST - E
CrossesEngineer Ditch
Location.62 W of JCT SH 7& W B ST
RouteCity Street 2780
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28203, -93.14391
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic943 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. B ST - E over Engineer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W. B ST - E over Engineer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.