US Bridges

Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .22 MI W Conway Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000022521

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow Bend Rd-A
CrossesDitch
Location.22 MI W Conway Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates35.1805, -92.85853
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1987)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Bend Rd-A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Willow Bend Rd-A over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.