US Bridges

West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .05 MI East of East Circl · Structure no. 000000000024306

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 3rd Place
CrossesEngineer Ditch
Location.05 MI East of East Circl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27686, -93.14349
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 3rd Place 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West 3rd Place over Engineer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.