US Bridges

West C. ST - E over Engr. Ditch

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .61 W Hwy. 7 · Structure no. 000000000019336

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West C. ST - E over Engr. Ditch is a concrete slab carrying West C. ST - E over Engr. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest C. ST - E
CrossesEngr. Ditch
Location.61 W Hwy. 7
RouteCity Street 8270
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28278, -93.14361
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic549 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West C. ST - E over Engr. Ditch built?

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

What condition is West C. ST - E over Engr. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West C. ST - E over Engr. Ditch carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West C. ST - E over Engr. 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 West C. ST - E over Engr. Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.